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Service Fees at Amirkabir High-Performance Computing Center

The service fees at Amirkabir HPC Center are calculated based on factors such as processor type, memory size, usage time, and additional user requirements.

How to Order Services at Amirkabir High-Performance Computing Center

To order services at Amirkabir HPC Center, you first need to visit the ICT Center website of Amirkabir University and register. After registration, you can submit your request through the university’s HPC portal. Once your request is submitted, ICT experts at Amirkabir University will review it. If approved, the necessary credit will be added to your HPC account.

After receiving the credit, you can access the services by installing the HPC Manager software on your computer. Using this software, you can connect to the HPC center and execute your projects or research tasks.

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Advantages of Using Amirkabir HPC Servers

Certain computations are so complex that they cannot be handled by regular computers. Academic and research institutions use supercomputers for simulations and data processing. These systems consist of thousands of processing units capable of handling the most complex data. Common applications include:

• Quantum physics
• Weather forecasting
• Molecular modeling
• Aircraft simulation
• Nuclear weapon simulations

Simulation and processing of complex data are only possible using supercomputers.

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Services at Amirkabir High-Performance Computing Center

1. Efficient Virtual Machines

The efficient virtual machine service provided by Amirkabir HPC Center offers users full administrator access to a virtual machine. This virtual machine can be used for a wide range of tasks, including heavy data processing, software development, and scientific or engineering computations.

Applications:

• Heavy data processing
• Scientific and engineering computations
• Software development
• Simulations
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning

Features of Efficient Virtual Machines:

• Full Administrator Access: Users have complete control over the virtual machine, including the ability to make any changes to the operating system, software, and settings.
• Choice of Operating System: Users can choose from Windows, Linux, or Unix operating systems based on their needs.
• Software Installation Capability: Users can install any required software on their virtual machine.
• Remote Access: The virtual machine is accessible globally without geographical limitations.
• Customizable Resource Orders: Users can select the number of processing cores, main memory size, and type of GPU based on their requirements.

Terms and Conditions of Use

• The minimum order duration for efficient virtual machines is three days.
• The preparation time for virtual machines is between 4 to 10 hours.
• Internet speed provided is 8 Mbps.
• Data will remain accessible up to two days after the service ends.
• In case of service interruption, the duration will be compensated.

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2. Cluster-Based Services at Amirkabir HPC Center

The Amirkabir HPC Center provides an integrated cluster-based platform running on Linux for user services. This option is suitable for users requiring cost-effective and flexible computational resources.

Job Submission: Users can create accounts online through the portal and submit their jobs to the cluster scheduler.

Job Execution: Submitted jobs are prioritized and executed based on a first-come, first-serve basis. During peak times, job queues may form.

Advantages of Cluster-Based Services:

• Cost-Effective: The service costs are lower compared to other methods of accessing computational resources.
• Easy Access: Users can easily create accounts and submit jobs via the portal.
• High Flexibility: Users can request resources based on their specific needs.

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3. Data Services at Amirkabir HPC Center

The center provides a collection of curated datasets in artificial intelligence for free. These datasets include a variety of image, audio, and text data. Applications include machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning.

Examples include training models for face recognition, machine translation, object detection, and disease diagnosis. These datasets serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and faculty to aid in AI research and projects.

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4. Amirkabir Collaborative Research Service (Colab)

The Amirkabir HPC Center’s collaborative research service (Colab) is a powerful online HPC tool used for various applications, including machine learning, image processing, and data analytics.

Features of Colab:

• Online Code Execution: Users can write and execute codes online without installing specialized software.
• Support for CPUs and GPUs: Colab utilizes logical and graphical processors, enabling fast execution of heavy and complex codes.
• Integration with GitHub and Google Drive: Colab allows for importing and exporting codes from GitHub and Google Drive.
• Background Execution: In the Pro version, codes can run in the background without constant user presence.

Pro Version Orders:
To order the Pro version, users must create and activate an account under the Efficient Virtual Machine section, then specify their requirements such as OS type and hardware preferences. Once ready, login details will be provided.

In the Pro version of Amirkabir Colab, users gain access to more resources for advanced computational needs.