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We offer | We offer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#Infrastructure_as_a_service_.28IaaS.29 Infrastructure as a Service] that supports [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_virtualization virtualization]. | ||
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* If you do not have an account with us, create one with [https://alliancecan.ca/en/services/advanced-research-computing these instructions]. | * If you do not have an account with us, create one with [https://alliancecan.ca/en/services/advanced-research-computing these instructions]. | ||
* A [[OpenStack#Projects|project]] is an allocation of resources for creating VMs within a cloud. | * A [[OpenStack#Projects|project]] is an allocation of resources for creating VMs within a cloud. | ||
* If you are a primary investigator (PI) with an active cloud resource allocation (see [https://alliancecan.ca/en/services/advanced-research-computing/research-portal/accessing-resources/resource-allocation-competitions RAC]) you should already have a project. See the below | * If you are a primary investigator (PI) with an active cloud resource allocation (see [https://alliancecan.ca/en/services/advanced-research-computing/research-portal/accessing-resources/resource-allocation-competitions RAC]) you should already have a project. See the section below [[Cloud#Using the Cloud|using the cloud]] to get started. If not or if you are not sure please contact [[Technical support|technical support]]. | ||
* Otherwise go [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU_BoRk5cEz3AvVLf3e9yZJq-OvcFCQ-mg7p4AWXmUkd5rTw/viewform here] to: | * Otherwise go [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU_BoRk5cEz3AvVLf3e9yZJq-OvcFCQ-mg7p4AWXmUkd5rTw/viewform here] to: | ||
** request access to an existing project. See the below | ** request access to an existing project. See the section below for information you will need to supply. | ||
** and if you are a PI you may also: | ** and if you are a PI you may also: | ||
*** request a new project with our Rapid Access Service ([[Cloud_RAS_Allocations|RAS]]) | *** request a new project with our Rapid Access Service ([[Cloud_RAS_Allocations|RAS]]); | ||
*** or an increase in quota of an existing project. | *** or an increase in quota of an existing project. | ||
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==Preparing your request== <!--T:12--> | ==Preparing your request== <!--T:12--> | ||
* When requesting access to an existing project you will need to know the project name and which cloud it is on. See the section on [[OpenStack#Projects|projects]] for guidance on how to find the project name and the section about [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud systems]] for a list of our clouds. Requests for access must be confirmed by the PI owning the project. | * When requesting access to an existing project, you will need to know the project name and which cloud it is on. See the section on [[OpenStack#Projects|projects]] for guidance on how to find the project name and the section about [[Cloud#Cloud_systems|cloud systems]] for a list of our clouds. Requests for access must be confirmed by the PI owning the project. | ||
* When requesting either a new project or an increase in quota for an existing project some justification, in the form of a few sentences, is required: | * When requesting either a new project or an increase in quota for an existing project some justification, in the form of a few sentences, is required: | ||
**Why you need cloud resources | **Why you need cloud resources | ||
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=User responsibilities= <!--T:14--> | =User responsibilities= <!--T:14--> | ||
For each cloud project, you are responsible for | |||
*[[OpenStack#Security_Groups|Defining security groups to allow access to your network]] | |||
*[[OpenStack#Linux_VM_User_Management|Creating user accounts]] | |||
*[[VM Best Practices|Following best practices]] | |||
*[[Security_considerations_when_running_a_VM|Considering security issues]] | |||
*[[Backing_up_your_VM|Backing up your VMs]] | |||
=Advanced topics= <!--T:15--> | =Advanced topics= <!--T:15--> | ||
More experienced users can: | |||
*[[Automating_VM_creation|Automatically create VMs]]. | |||
*Describe your VM infrastructure as code using [[Terraform]]. | |||
=Use cases= | |||
More detailed instructions are available for some of the common cloud use cases, including: | |||
*[[Configuring a data or web server|Configure a data or web server]]. | |||
*[[Using cloud vGPUs|Using vGPUs (standard shared GPU allocation) in the cloud]]. | |||
*[[Using cloud gpu|Using PCI-e passthrough GPUs in the cloud]]. | |||
*[[Setting up GUI Desktop on a VM]]. | |||
*[[Using ipv6 in cloud|Using IPv6 in arbutus cloud]]. | |||
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