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Australian researchers using the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud now have more flexibility and access to new services thanks to a change in the way compute resources are allocated.
Resources on Nectar are now allocated using a quota that is based on what researchers actually use, rather than a maximum limit on what they could use. This new model is similar to how other clouds and high performance computing services allocate resources.
Under the new system, researchers requesting a new project or renewing an existing project will be allocated a usage quota of Service Units (SU).
The benefits of the new allocation system include:
The new allocation model also enables us to launch new Nectar services, which you can expect to see in the coming months. The new services are:
When Nectar users request a new project allocation or renew an existing project, they will be asked to estimate a Service Unit budget. The Nectar Support Centre provides information on how to estimate a Service Unit budget.
If you have any questions about the change to usage-based quota and Service Units please contact the Nectar Service Desk.
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The ARDC is funded through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to support national digital research infrastructure for Australian researchers.