We are thrilled to announce the preview of Open OnDemand integration with Azure CycleCloud Workspace for Slurm. Open OnDemand, developed by the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is an open-source, web-based portal designed to provide effortless access to high-performance computing (HPC) resources.

About Open OnDemand

Open OnDemand is a pioneering platform that offers users the ability to submit and monitor jobs, manage files, and run scientific applications from virtually anywhere, using just a web browser. It is meticulously crafted to enhance the user experience, catering to both novice and experienced HPC users.

Integration with Azure CycleCloud Workspace for Slurm

This exciting integration with Azure CycleCloud enables end users to dynamically create and configure an Open OnDemand server within minutes. The system automatically deploys Open OnDemand and registers any Slurm cluster deployed by CycleCloud, streamlining the setup process as demonstrated in the video link provided below.

Key Features

• Dynamic Server Creation: Quickly configure and deploy an Open OnDemand server.
• Dynamic registration of Slurm clusters in Open OnDemand.
• Visual Studio Code Applications: Launch Visual Studio Code in web mode on login nodes or dynamically provisioned compute nodes.

Authentication and Customization

End users will authenticate to the Open OnDemand portal using their Entra ID account, which will be mapped to a local user account managed by CycleCloud. Once operational, the Open OnDemand application can be customized further by adding additional scientific applications or features, as detailed in the documentation .

The integration between Open OnDemand and Azure CycleCloud Workspace for Slurm represents a significant advancement in simplifying access to HPC resources, empowering users with greater flexibility and control.

Please stay tuned for further updates and detailed instructions on leveraging this powerful integration for your HPC requirements. We look forward seeing how this integration will enhance your computing experience. Kindly onboard in this preview by completing the form available at https://aka.ms/OODWithCycleCloud .