Hi everyone, Our next Research IT Reading Group topic is:
Analytics Environments On Demand: Approaches to Scaling Up Computing with Virtualization <https://wikihub.berkeley.edu/x/RQGPBw> *When:* Thursday, February 25 from noon - 1pm *Where:* 200C Warren Hall, 2195 Hearst St (see building access instructions below). *Event format:* The reading group is a brown bag lunch (bring your own) with a short <20 min talk followed by ~40 min group discussion. *Presenter:* Jason Christopher, Research IT *Facilitator:* TBA ==== Researchers need easy access to analytic computing environments that are designed to fit their needs. BRC's new Analytics Environments On-Demand (ÆoD) service, currently under development, is intended for researchers who need to run analytics software packages (such as Stata, SPSS, R Studio, etc.) on a platform that is scaled up from a standard laptop or workstation, in an environment that is readily accessible and secure. This talk will explore approaches to providing analytics environments on demand for researchers across the university. *Please review the following prior to our 2/25 meeting*: - Virtualization in Education <http://www-07.ibm.com/solutions/in/education/download/Virtualization%20in%20Education.pdf> (IBM Global Education, PDF) - Getting Started with Application Virtualization <http://resources.flexerasoftware.com/web/pdf/archive/wp_as_GettingStartedwithAppV.pdf> (Flexara Software, PDF) - VMWare ThinApp Agentless Application Virtualization Overview <https://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/application-virtualization-vmware-thinapp.pdf> (VMware, PDF) ==== *Warren Hall access*: *For those who do not have keycard access to the building, please take the elevator to the second floor (stairwell door requires keycard). Before noon, let the receptionist know you're joining the Reading Group in 200C and s/he will let you in and show you the way. After noon, look for a sign next to the receptionist window to the right as you exit the elevators. We'll post a note with a phone number that you can call or text, and someone will come out to open the locked doors.* Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday of next week, Steve -- Steve Masover Research Information Technology (Research IT) http://research-it.berkeley.edu [email protected] 510-642-8488
