Purpose of this Article
Provides information about what a workspace is, use cases and requirements for requesting one.
What is a workspace?
Analytics Workspaces are virtual environments offered to Brain-CODE users to facilitate analysis on large and complex datasets. Rather than relying on the resources provided on your local computer, users can remotely access Workspaces powered through the Centre for Advanced Computing (CAC) at Queen’s University, providing users with memory, storage, and cores that may not be available to them locally.
What are the benefits of using a Brain-CODE Analytics Workspace?
Power: Access to more GB and cores of computing power than the resources of a local computer.
Security: Professionally managed by the Indoc Consortium staff
Storage: 2TB or more per workspace
Ease of Use: Pick up analyses from where you left off
Data Integration: Combine datasets to discover underlying patterns of diseases
What types of workspaces are currently available?
Windows Remote Desktop: A single or multi-user remote Windows desktop. Suitable for users who need to run Windows software or collaborate with others in a Windows Desktop environment
R Studio Server: A single or multi-user graphical R development environment available through any web browser without having to be connected to the VPN. Suitable for users who want to develop programs independently or with a group in R and/or Bash in a graphical development environment
Linux Secure Shell (SSH) / Linux Remote Desktop: Suitable for users who want to use a command-line interface or require a Linux environment
How can I apply for a workspace?
Log into your Brain-CODE portal with your account credentials
Select the “Forms” tab at the top right-hand menu.
Select the form “Workspace Access Request” from the drop down
Complete all form fields with appropriate level of detail and submit the form for approval.
Who can I talk to for more information?
Please raise a request ticket (Type: General Inquiry) if you have more questions about Workspaces usage. We will get you in contact with the correct member of our Brain-CODE team, to ensure your questions are appropriately answered.
Alternatively please email help@braincode.ca with the Subject line: “Analytics Workspaces” for more guidance.