11 May 2022: The Nimbus build is nearing completion
We are excited to announce that build of the Nimbus cloud supercomputer is progressing well and is nearing completion.
Once finalised, we will run a series of user acceptance tests to ensure the environment is fit for purpose before we start the phased user migration.
Migration in three user centric waves
We will move users onto Nimbus in three user centric waves:
- First wave: PIs will get access to Nimbus
- Second wave: Experienced HPC users will get access
- Third wave: New HPC users will get access
We will let all research computing users know their migration date as soon as we can, and we will also invite all users to an onboarding workshop.
Once Nimbus is built, it will replace the Janus cloud development environment, which is currently used by over 40 early access cloud users and new doctoral researchers at the University.
Janus project request for new PhD students
Please request a Janus project account if you are a new PhD student and would like to use the cloud development environment.