NSF ACCESS and Jetstream2¶

1. Creating an Account on NSF ACCESS-CI¶

Step 1: Navigate to the ACCESS User Registration page.

Step 2: If you had an XSEDE Portal account, your ACCESS ID is the same. Do not create a new ACCESS ID. Instead, select the “ACCESS CI (XSEDE)” identity provider to log in using your XSEDE account.

Step 3: If you don't have an XSEDE or ACCESS account, you have two options:

Register with an existing identity: Use an existing University account to simplify the sign-up process. With this option, creating an ACCESS-specific password is optional.
Register without an existing identity: You'll be prompted to enter all your registration info and select an ACCESS-specific password.

Step 4: During registration, ensure you complete the email verification. You'll receive an email from registry@cilogon.org with a URL to complete your registration.

Note: Avoid exiting your browser during registration. If you face any issues, please contact the support team.

2. Connecting to Jetstream2¶

Step 1: Visit the Jetstream2 official End User documentation.

Step 2: Jetstream2 offers multiple interfaces for creating, deploying, and managing Virtual Machines (VMs) and Storage. Familiarize yourself with the available interfaces:

Exosphere: A web-based GUI for VM management.
Horizon: Another web-based GUI with a different set of features.
CACAO: Still in development, but offers unique capabilities.
OpenStack CLI: For those who prefer command-line interfaces.

Step 3: For beginners, it's recommended to start with the Exosphere interface. Here's a brief guide:

Logging In: Use your ACCESS-CI credentials.
Creating an Instance: Follow the on-screen instructions to deploy a VM.
Accessing an Exosphere Instance: Once your VM is up, you can access it directly from the Exosphere dashboard.

Step 4: Dive deeper into the Jetstream2 documentation to explore advanced features, troubleshooting guides, and more.

Note: This tutorial provides a quick overview of getting started with NSF ACCESS-CI and Jetstream2. For comprehensive details, always refer to the official documentation provided by both platforms.

UNM CARC users

CARC works with national cyberinfrastructure partners, including NSF ACCESS and Jetstream2. See CARC partner cyberinfrastructure for how UNM researchers can use these resources alongside CARC systems.

Adapted from CyVerse Container Camp (last source update 2023-08-15), CC BY 4.0. Spotted a problem? Open an issue.