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===HiPerGator Accounts===
 
===HiPerGator Accounts===
Group's sponsor has to be the first person to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/access/account-request/ request a HiPerGator account] indicating that they are a new sponsor. In the process we will create their sponsored group.
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1. Group's sponsor has to be the first person to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/access/account-request/ request a HiPerGator account] indicating that they are a new sponsor. In the process we will create their sponsored group.
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2. Afterwards, group members will be able to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/access/account-request/ submit HiPerGator account requests] indicating their PI as the sponsor. Once approved, their linux accounts will be created.
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3. Once their HPG username is created users must submit a request to join a sponsor's group via our [https://www.support.rc.ufl.edu Support Site].
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* Include the following in the Summary line: "Add [username] to [groupname] group".
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* Include the reason in the request's description.
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* If possible, add your sponsor's email to the ticket's CC list.
  
Afterwards, group members will be able to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/access/account-request/ submit HiPerGator account requests] indicating their PI as the sponsor. Once approved, their linux accounts will be created.
 
  
 
'''Note:''' accounts can only be added to groups with allocations either trial or purchased.
 
'''Note:''' accounts can only be added to groups with allocations either trial or purchased.

Revision as of 16:16, 6 June 2024

Welcome to UF Research Computing! This page is intended to help new clients getting started on HiPerGator use.

Note that new users are highly encouraged to take the New User Training course to familiarize themselves with using a supercomputer for research, save time, and avoid many beginner mistakes.


From Zero to HiPerGator

Initial Consult

If a face-to-face discussion about the group's needs is needed you can schedule an appointment to meet with one of the UF Research Computing Facilitators face-to-face or virtually, or submit a support request to start the conversation.

HiPerGator Accounts

1. Group's sponsor has to be the first person to request a HiPerGator account indicating that they are a new sponsor. In the process we will create their sponsored group.

2. Afterwards, group members will be able to submit HiPerGator account requests indicating their PI as the sponsor. Once approved, their linux accounts will be created.

3. Once their HPG username is created users must submit a request to join a sponsor's group via our Support Site.

  • Include the following in the Summary line: "Add [username] to [groupname] group".
  • Include the reason in the request's description.
  • If possible, add your sponsor's email to the ticket's CC list.


Note: accounts can only be added to groups with allocations either trial or purchased.

Trial Allocation

We recommend that the group's sponsor request a free trial allocation for storage and computational resources to get the group started on HiPerGator. Group members can then use HiPerGator for the 3 month duration of the trial allocation to figure out what resources and applications they really need.

Purchasing Resources

After or while the group uses a trial allocation to determine the computational and storage resources it needs the group's sponsor can submit a purchase request for hardware (5-years) or services (3-months to longer) to invest into the resources to cover the group's HiPerGator use.

Some groups may have access to shared departmental allocations. In this case, instead of purchasing resources, group members can request to be added to the departmental group to gain access to the shared resources.

Some examples of departments with shared allocations include the Genetics Institute, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Statistics Department, Biostatistics Department, Center for Compressible Multiphase Turbulence (CCMT), Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research Program (CAMCTRP), Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials, Physics Department, and Plant Pathology Department. In addition, several research groups working on collaborative projects have shared allocations accessible to members of those projects.

At this point a group is established on HiPerGator and can continue their computational work. See below for more details on the basic use.

Using HiPerGator

To use HiPerGator or HiPerGator-AI you must have basic understanding the following concepts:

Click on the buttons below to explore.

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Getting help

If you are having problems using the UFRC system, try our resources at Help or let our staff know by submitting a support request.