From 6cfb10dcee96936288610a522702909f1cb00426 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John LaGrone Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:36:18 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] add coldfront instructions to how to get an account page --- docs/accounts.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/accounts.md b/docs/accounts.md index c4295593..af3b7fb5 100644 --- a/docs/accounts.md +++ b/docs/accounts.md @@ -4,16 +4,30 @@ Accounts on SMU HPC clusters can be created via the processes detailed below. ## Accounts for a Class -Please email the [Help Desk](mailto:help@smu.edu?subject=[HPC]) with the -following information: +Accounts for classes are required to use [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu). +Instructors of record will be able to see their courses around the time registration +opens. ColdFront will automatically add and remove students enrolled in the course +shortly before the start of the term and periodically update during the term. -- Course number(s) -- Coure title -- If needed, details for class shared directory including who should have write - permissions. +See the [ColdFront quick start guide for instructors](coldfront/qs_instructor.md) and +the [ColdFront quick start guide for students](coldfront/qs_student.md) + +If you need help setting up a class, please contact the [Help Desk](mailto:help@smu.edu?subject=[HPC]). ## Accounts for Individuals with an SMU ID +Most benefits eligible faculty and staff can use the self-service +[ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu) platform to create an account. +In order for an HPC account to be provisioned for a new user, + +1. The user must create or be added to a project in [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu). + See [how to create a project](coldfront/add_change_project.md) + +2. The user must be on an active compute and/or storage allocation managed + by [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu). See [how to create an allocation](coldfront/add_change_allocation.md) + +While we transition to [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu) (see the [frequently asked questions](coldfront/faq.md)), it is still possible to request that an account be manually created: + - SMU faculty/staff can request an account by filling out the [New Account Form](https://smu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WIK4HsRuE4N6JL). @@ -28,8 +42,9 @@ following information: Please submit an Account Request via the [Online Service Center](https://help.smu.edu/User/Dashboard). 2. Once the individual\'s SMU ID or Sponsored ID has been created and - activated the sponsor can request cluster accounts for - the individual via the [New Account + activated the sponsor can add them to [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu) + projects and allocations. While we transition to ColdFront, requests to + manually activate accounts for the individuals is available via the [New Account Form](https://smu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WIK4HsRuE4N6JL). # Reset Account Password From fae30152b2e09fff629ec9b5bb89ea0383189657 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John LaGrone Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:39:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] change wording for enrollment data --- docs/accounts.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/accounts.md b/docs/accounts.md index af3b7fb5..ea5f29e7 100644 --- a/docs/accounts.md +++ b/docs/accounts.md @@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ Accounts on SMU HPC clusters can be created via the processes detailed below. Accounts for classes are required to use [ColdFront](https://hpcaccess.smu.edu). Instructors of record will be able to see their courses around the time registration opens. ColdFront will automatically add and remove students enrolled in the course -shortly before the start of the term and periodically update during the term. +shortly before the start of the term and periodically update during the term based on +official enrollment data. See the [ColdFront quick start guide for instructors](coldfront/qs_instructor.md) and the [ColdFront quick start guide for students](coldfront/qs_student.md)