Getting Started with the Nectar Research Cloud (Perth)

This free in-person workshop is for researchers in Perth to learn the basics of using the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud.

The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud provides researchers with more computational power. During this free workshop, you will learn what the Nectar Research Cloud is, how it could help you, and how to navigate the Nectar Research Cloud Dashboard.

Does your computer struggle with your research workload? Do you want to access extra resources and share a computer with collaborators? Whether it's data analysis, simulation or other computing work, the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud can help with your research! This service provides you access to fast, secure and powerful cloud computers.

In this free workshop, you will get hands-on experience:

• Accessing support and documentation.
• Navigating the Nectar Dashboard.
• Setting up and launching a cloud computer.
• Connecting to a cloud computer using the command line.

You may also be interested in attending the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud Showcase.

If you are interested in attending an online training event, please express your interest by completing our Training Expression of Interest form.

Attendance requirements

No prior knowledge or experience is required. Prereading for beginners is provided.

Please include your university or institutional email address in your registration. This is required to log into the Nectar Dashboard.

To create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment, everyone is expected to be aware of and follow the ARDC Code of Conduct.

Venue

The training venue is in the learning space in Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.

For directions and more information about the venue, please follow the virtual tour by selecting Pawsey (the final tile at the bottom of the screen, then click the arrows to view the Entrance and move through the space).

Please inform us of any accessibility requirements you have.

Questions?

Please email the trainer, Meirian (meirian.lovelace-tozer(at)ardc.edu.au), with any questions and use the event title in the subject line.

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