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 The The Project

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titleWhat is this project about and why are we doing it?

This project is about delivering fit-for-purpose storage and computing infrastructure. This will be delivered by deploying new hardware, software, and expertise to create: 

  1. A central storage space for all AgResearch’s research data. 

    • Replacing our aging legacy High Performance Computing (HPC) with a more performant compute environment 

  2. Provide application support to researchers through our partnership with the talented people at NeSI (New Zealand eScience Infrastructure) 

Relevant Gateway articles: 

https://agresearchnz.sharepoint.com/sites/Gateway/SitePages/eResearch-platform-update.aspx  

https://agresearchnz.sharepoint.com/sites/Gateway/SitePages/Green-light-for-eResearch---our-first-Enabling-Platform.aspx  

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titleWhat is the difference between the eResearch Infrastructure’s HPC cluster and NeSI’s National HPC platforms? When should I use one or other?

The eRI HPC cluster is hosted by NeSI, but is otherwise independent. That is, the eRI HPC cluster is AgResearch’s own infrastructure. In contrast, the HPC clusters such as the Mahuika are hosted and owned by NeSI and are the existing national HPC service, separate from AgResearch’s eRI. More technical details can be found here Differences in Platforms

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titleIs the eResearch Infrastructure as secure as our existing eResearch options?

(To be developed)

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titleWhat is Open OnDemand?

https://ondemand.eri.agresearch.co.nz/ is the portal for the eResearch Infrastructure accessible via web browser.