Jetstream2 Allocations Overview¶
Note
Access to Jetstream2 is available primarily through Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) allocations. You must be on a valid allocation or the PI of a valid allocation to be able to use a Jetstream2 allocation, except for Trial Allocations (see below).
ACCESS provides user accounts free of charge. A guide with more detail on processes related to allocations is available from the ACCESS Allocations Overview page. Eligibility criteria for ACCESS allocations can be found on the ACCESS Allocations Policy page.
Get an account
You may apply for an account via the ACCESS User Registration page.
Allocations¶
There are three different categories of allocations through which you can gain use of Jetstream2.
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Trial allocations: Sample of Jetstream2 for a limited time with limited resources.
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ACCESS allocations: Full Jetstream2 allocations. The majority of allocations fall into this category.
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NAIRR Pilot allocations: Allocations awarded through the National Science Foundation’s NAIRR Pilot program. These allocations are awarded for investigations of artificial intelligence and include the use of advanced gpu resources.
Trial Allocations¶
Jetstream2 trial allocations provide expedited, limited access to Jetstream2 resources. With a trial allocation, approved users can “test drive” Jetstream2 prior to requesting their own ACCESS allocations.
Trial allocations feature:
- 90 days of usage on the main Jetstream2 cloud at Indiana University (access to regional clouds is not provided)
- 1 m3.tiny (single core) or 1 m3.small (2-core) instance
- 1 backup snapshot per instance
- 10 GB disk external storage volume
This is meant to provide enough capacity for new users to experience “cloud native” virtual computing. It is not intended as a permanent or long-term solution.
Please note that these limits are intrinsic to the allocation and cannot be adjusted. While virtual GPUs are available on Jetstream2, they are not currently part of the trial allocation program.
When your 90 day trial period is over, your trial allocation will expire. All resources on your trial allocation will be deleted 10 days after the date of expiration, per our policy. Please make your own local backup of any data you wish to keep past that time.
Signing up for a trial allocation¶
To begin the process of using a Jetstream2 trial allocation:
- Register for your ACCESS ID
- Visit the Jetstream2 Trial Allocation Portal and select “enroll” (it may take up to an hour for enrollment to go into effect)
- If using Exosphere, the allocation is named with your ACCESS username plus “JTA User”
- If using Horizon, it is labeled with only your ACCESS username
Next Steps¶
Finished with your trial allocation? If Jetstream2 would be a valuable resource for your research or education work, we encourage you to apply for your own ACCESS allocation.
ACCESS Allocations¶
Under the ACCESS program, there are four types of allocations (called projects) based on the scale of the request. Full details can be found on the ACCESS Project Types page, and you are encouraged to review the page if you are interested in obtaining your first allocation.
Once you have obtained an ACCESS allocation, you will be able to exchange credits (the currency used by ACCESS) to request use of a variety of computing resources from a variety of providers, including Jetstream2 (see ACCESS Resources for a full description of each).
The process detailing exchanging credits to begin using Jetstream2 is documented under Exchange Credits for Resource Time , and the different Jetstream2 compute resources are documented at the Jetsream2 ACCESS page. Once you have exchanged credits to a Jetstream2 compute resource, you may add others by adding them first to your ACCESS allocation and then to your Jetstream2 allocation by following the steps under “Add Users & Start Using Resources!”.
The four types of ACCESS allocations are listed below, each level increasing in both resources awarded and justification required.
| Allocation | Credit Threshold |
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| Explore ACCESS | 400,000 |
| Discover ACCESS | 1,500,000 |
| Accelerate ACCESS | 3,000,000 |
| Maximize ACCESS | Not awarded in credits |
A brief overview of the intended scope for each project type is below.
Explore ACCESS¶
Explore ACCESS allocations are intended for purposes that require small resource amounts. Researchers can try out resources or run benchmarks, instructors can provide access for small-scale classroom activities, research software engineers can develop or port codes, and so on. Graduate students can conduct thesis or dissertation work.
Discover ACCESS¶
Discover ACCESS projects are intended to fill the needs of many small-scale research activities or other resource needs. The goal of this opportunity is to allow many researchers, Campus Champions, and Gateways to request allocations with a minimum amount of effort so they can complete their work.
Accelerate ACCESS¶
Accelerate ACCESS allocations support activities that require more substantial, mid-scale resource amounts to pursue their research objectives. These include activities such as consolidating multi-grant programs, collaborative projects, preparing for Maximize ACCESS requests, and supporting gateways with growing communities.
Maximize ACCESS¶
For projects with resource needs beyond those provided by an Accelerate ACCESS project, a Maximize ACCESS request is required. ACCESS does not place an upper limit on the size of allocations that can be requested or awarded at this level, but resource providers may have limits on allocation amounts for specific resources.
Determining the Right ACCESS Allocation Project for You¶
If you have a clear picture of what resources your project requires, you can estimate your credit needs using the usage estimation calculator here: Usage Estimation Calculator
Otherwise, we would suggest reviewing:
For information about obtaining an ACCESS allocation, credits, and other ACCESS-specific topics, please see Get Your First Project. For information about the information and documentation you will be required to provide, please see Prepare Requests: Overview.
If you have questions about the the allocations process, please open a ticket via either the ACCESS Help Form or the Jetstream Help Form.
Low on Time/Credits: Allocation Extensions, Supplements, and Renewals¶
If you find yourself nearing the expiration date of your project, nearing the end of your supply of credits, or a combination of the two, then a supplement, renewal, or extension may be appropriate.
Maximize allocations
Maximize allocations are handled differently than the other three project types. The information below may not apply to Maximize allocations, so you are encouraged to review the documentation for these policies at ACCESS Allocations Policies for more information.
Supplements (Low on credits)¶
A supplement is the best fit when you are out of credits but your project hasn’t reached its end date.
For information about policies surrounding supplements, please see: ACCESS Allocations Policies
For information about applying for a supplement, please see: ACCESS Allocations How-To
Renewals (Low on time and credits)¶
A renewal is the best fit when you are running low on credits and your project has reached its end date.
For information about policies surrounding renewals, please see: ACCESS Allocations Policies
For information about applying for a renewal, please see: ACCESS Allocations How-To
Extensions (Low on time)¶
An extension is the best fit when you still have plenty of credits but your project has reached its end date. Generally, renewals are preferred to extensions, though these are handled on a case-by-case basis.
For information about policies surrounding extensions, please see: ACCESS Allocations Policies
For information about applying for an extension, please see: ACCESS Allocations How-To
NAIRR Pilot Allocations¶
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource NAIRR Pilot program is an initiative of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make resources available for the study of the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Jetstream2 is one of several resource providers participating in the program, and thus NAIRR Pilot awardees can receive a Jetstream2 allocation. NAIRR Pilot allocations have more resources available than a standard ACCESS allocation in support of the increased resources required in gpu-intensive AI research. The NAIRR Pilot allocations in which Jetstream2 participates come in three different types:
Start-Up¶
Start-Up allocations feature a lower barrier to entry and lower access to resources. They serve a function similar to a Jetstream2 trial allocation in that they allow users to “test drive” as a Jetstream2 user to better understand how Jetstream2 works as well as to get a better sense of their own computing needs for their research in pursuit of a Pilot allocation. For more detailed information, including eligibility and documentation requirements, please see NAIRR Pilot Start-Up Project Request.
Pilot¶
Pilot allocations are the standard for NAIRR Pilot allocations and allow users to apply for access to the resources and resource providers who are collaborating with the NAIRR Pilot program who meet your research needs. Given the narrower scope of the NAIRR Pilot program as opposed to applying for a regular ACCESS allocation, interested users are strongly encouraged to review the application guidelines at NAIRR Pilot Resource Requests to Advance AI Research before applying.
Classroom¶
Classroom allocations are for those teaching undergraduate and graduate courses where students are learning about artificial intelligence and which require advanced computing resources to facilitate said learning. These are full allocations which are distinguished from Pilot allocations by their focus on education, rather than research. For more detailed information, including eligibility and documentation requirements, please see Preparing your NAIRR Pilot Classroom Request.
Supplements and Extensions for NAIRR Pilot Allocations¶
The process for applying for supplemets and extensions under the NAIRR program may differ from the process for ACCESS allocations. Users should review the guidance on the official NAIRR Pilot FAQ.