Research

Services supporting the institution’s research activities, including specialized storage and computation, high-performance computing (HPC), visualization, and lab-management systems.
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Cloud Compute Services

  • Research & Cyberinfrastructure assists researchers with their cloud needs from choosing the right cloud provider and services down to architecture and cost estimates.
  • R&CI has experience with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Ask us how the cloud can work for you and the research you’re conducting.
  • Current Datacenter and Cloud ServiceNow request forms
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Consultation

  • The primary focus of Research & Cyberinfrastructure is understanding the needs of faculty and researchers. We do this through a facilitation process. We want to understand your needs so we can connect you with the Cyberinfrastructure (software, computing, visualization, and data resources) you need to advance your work.
  • We offer consultation services for system architecture and design for both on-premises as well as cloud solutions.
  • Our team is also prepared to assist in connecting to local, regional, and national resources.
  • Our team will partner with your College IT and the IT Security Office to ensure your needs are being met.
  • Faculty and researchers can request a consultation with Research and Cyberinfrastructure via ServiceNow.
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Data Storage

  • Data is an important component of research and it is constantly growing in size and complexity, making fast, efficient and reliable data storage more important than ever.
  • With those needs in mind, Research & Cyberinfrastructure recommends the use of Google Drive and Google Shared Drive when appropriate. PII/PL1 data is approved for storage on Google Drive and Google Shared Drives with appropriate safeguards.
  • Globus which is a data management solution that offers fast, secure and reliable data transfer.
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Instructional Cluster Containerization (Docker)

  • SDSU’s instructional cluster, VERNE (Visionary, Education, Research, Network Environment), provides undergraduate and graduate students with access to research-class CPU/GPU resources for coursework. Instructors may request access for their courses via ServiceNow. Students will receive access at the start of the semester for the requested course.
    The instructional cluster is also available during nonpeak times for specific approved projects. These requests can be made by ServiceNow and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. To request access, review the Instructional Cluster Requesting Access instructions.
  • Instructional Cluster information on GitHub
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Research-Specific Computing & Applications

  • SDSU has a high-speed network that is dedicated to research computing. The research network has a 100Gig backbone and 100Gig connection to the CENIC High Performance Research network, and digital California network. The research network also has direct 10Gig connectivity with San Diego Supercomputer Center and Calit2 at UCSD.
  • Computational Science Research Center (CSRC): Promotes development and advancement of the interdisciplinary subject of computational science. This is accomplished by fostering research, developing educational programs, and promoting industrial interaction, outreach, and partnership activities. The center facilitates the interaction between applied mathematics, computer science, and the sciences by providing the necessary infrastructure for productive research efforts.
  • Technology Infrastructure for Data Exploration (TIDE): TIDE is designed to support cutting-edge research in machine learning and AI. The computing architecture is based on powerful graphics, high-performance processors, and ample storage to support research discovery.
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Research Software

  • GitHub for Campus: GitHub is a popular git repository hosting service where anyone can upload their code and collaborate with others. Git and GitHub are industry standard tools for source code version control and collaboration.

    Research & Cyberinfrastructure has applied to the GitHub for Campus program which will give instructors and students access to some of GitHub’s most popular features for free. For more information on what is included, visit Schools - GitHub Education.

    Research & Cyberinfrastructure maintains the SDSU GitHub organization and can help with creating repositories and teams for instructional and research purposes.

  • Software Factory: SDSU is creating a Software Factory – a new high performance instruction effort focused on developing a student-centric team to meet the growing demands of data science and machine learning for instruction and research at SDSU. The Software Factory will equip students with industry standard DevOps practices and tools like git source control, software containerization, continuous integration & continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Students will gain real-world experience from the Software Factory and will be prepared to add value to the workforce upon graduation.

    The Software Factory will benefit faculty and researchers by containerizing their workflows for data science and machine learning. Faculty and researchers can request the creation of new software containers to support their needs and are welcome to bring their own containers as well. Software Factory students will consult with faculty and researchers to understand their data workflows and software requirements in order to develop software containers. Once developed, the software containers are made available to run on the Instructional Cluster.