How do you request a new project or dataset or compute resource?
- Thomas Berger
This article will guide you on how to request storage allocations on eRI.
A project entity in ColdFront is not the same as a storage project or storage dataset.
See How to connect to ColdFront to connect and log in to ColdFront. Users have to be assigned a suitable role:ColdFront roles - PI or Project Owner and eResearch Infrastructure Implementation Frequently Asked Questions for a definition of Project and Dataset.
Instructions
After connecting to https://coldfront.eri.agresearch.co.nz/ and authenticating:
Requesting a project (if it doesn’t exist yet)
Navigate to https://coldfront.eri.agresearch.co.nz/project/create by either selecting
“Projects »“ on the landing page or
using the top navigation “Project/Projects”
and then “+ Add a project”Enter a title (see Naming Conventions)
Enter a description
Select a “Field of science”
Save the form
Requesting a resource allocation (for a project)
Select “Projects »“ on the landing page
Select a project from the list and click on the ‘ID’ in the row
Select “+ Request Resource Allocation” from the “Allocations” section
Select a “Resource” and enter a “Justification”
Select all or some of the users you want to have access to this resource
Finally “Submit” the request
Only current project members can be selected. Project members and allocation members can be adjusted at a later stage.
Awaiting request approval
The resource allocation request will be reviewed and you will receive a notification.