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| **AI:** Students working on responsible AI projects and those needing computer graphics processing power for robotics projects will have access to our shared GPU-machine, [[computers#avanaa|Avanaa]] (see further info below). Our ML training needs are occasional and small compared to other labs whose main research contribution is in ML. Avanaa more than suffices the training needs of the lab. However, if you find that you need much more compute power for specific projects, you can ask to use larger shared resources that the lab has access to (e.g., Compute Canada, shared compute clusters in France via ILLS, Mila etc.). Don't be shy to ask about these larger compute resources if you think your project belongs to this latter category. | **AI:** Students working on responsible AI projects and those needing computer graphics processing power for robotics projects will have access to our shared GPU-machine, [[computers#avanaa|Avanaa]] (see further info below). Our ML training needs are occasional and small compared to other labs whose main research contribution is in ML. Avanaa more than suffices the training needs of the lab. However, if you find that you need much more compute power for specific projects, you can ask to use larger shared resources that the lab has access to (e.g., Compute Canada, shared compute clusters in France via ILLS, Mila etc.). Don't be shy to ask about these larger compute resources if you think your project belongs to this latter category. |
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| As we belong to the Center for Intelligent Machines, we follow the computing policies you signed when you signed the CIM access request form. The best practice is to use the CIM username and password to access lab machines. | As we belong to the Center for Intelligent Machines, we follow the computing policies of the Centre. Request access to CIM accounts by following the [[https://wiki.cim.mcgill.ca/doku.php?id=cimaccount|CIM access request process]]. The best practice is to use the CIM username and password to access lab machines. |
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| | ===== GPU Machines at Mila ===== |
| | For those of you who drop by Mila regularly, we have access to Mila Tech Lab and the GPU machines available there. This is used as a first-come first-serve resource with no backup (i.e., you'll want to back up all your work at the end of each session to the lab backup system). Pls see Mila's intranet for more detail. |
| ===== Avanaa ===== | ===== Avanaa ===== |
| Avanaa is our main GPU-machine. As GPU resources are in high demand and most GPU-needs are occasional, Avanaa is a shared resource for the RAISE lab (and our friends). | Avanaa is our main GPU-machine. As GPU resources are in high demand and most GPU-needs are occasional, Avanaa is a shared resource for the RAISE lab (and our friends). |
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| === Best Practices for Happy Sharing of Avanaa === | === Best Practice for Happy Sharing of Avanaa === |
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| __Communicate:__ Given that majority of the work is done by multiple individuals remote-accessing the computer, all users of the machine are expected to coordinate with other users when they have specific computing needs that will interrupt others' work, or need dedicated training time for days etc. Feel free to let AJung know if such needs come up that will greatly interrupt others' access, but it is mainly your responsibility to communicate with other users and support each other's research needs. See below for the active users list for Avanaa-related matters that affect others. Request to add your name to the list if yours is missing. | __Communicate:__ Given that majority of the work is done by multiple individuals remote-accessing the computer, all users of the machine are expected to coordinate with other users when they have specific computing needs that will interrupt others' work, or need dedicated training time for days etc. Feel free to let AJung know if such needs come up that will greatly interrupt others' access, but it is mainly your responsibility to communicate with other users and support each other's research needs. See below for the active users list for Avanaa-related matters that affect others. Request to add your name to the list if yours is missing. |
| * [[https://ogdenslake.ca/about/|Michael Smith]] (Ph.D. candidate with Prof. Frank Ferrie) | * [[https://ogdenslake.ca/about/|Michael Smith]] (Ph.D. candidate with Prof. Frank Ferrie) |
| * [[https://www.raiselab.ca/people/lixiao-zhu|Lixiao Zhu]] | * [[https://www.raiselab.ca/people/lixiao-zhu|Lixiao Zhu]] |
| | * Other RAISE Lab members toward their research needs (currently none) |
| * Secondary users/uses: | * Secondary users/uses: |
| | * RAISE Lab members for their course projects |
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