Introduction to Brain-CODE Workspaces

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Last updated: Jan 25, 2021 by Bianca Lasalandra
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Purpose of this Article

This article provides information about what a Workspace is, and the use cases and requirements for requesting one. Please note that this article is relevant to Integrated Discover Program (IDP) investigators. If you are an External (Public Data Release) User, please visit our Workspaces for Data Releases article.

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 storage and cores of computing power than the resources of a local computer.

  • Security: Professionally managed by the Indoc Consortium staff.

  • Access: Your data can be accessed anywhere via internet connection.

  • Storage: 2TB or more per workspace.

  • Ease of Use: The ability to log off and pick up analyses from where you left off when you log back in.

  • 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 a 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?

Who can I talk to for more information?

  • Please raise a request ticket (Type: General Inquiry) if you have more questions about Workspace usage. We will get you in contact with the correct member of our Brain-CODE team, to ensure your questions are appropriately answered.