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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Publication from : Tiziana Ferrari Tiziana.Ferrari@egi.eu Targets : VO managers/vlemed vlemed-vo-managers@biggrid.nl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear VO Manager

This is to inform you that EGI is now providing a resource allocation service that currently provides access to computing and/or storage resources as well as extended support services at EGI service provider sites.

EGI and six of its partners have created a pool of computing and storage resources whose use is open to both new and existing user communities. The resource pool amounts to 5,000 job slots and 170 TB of storage that are on offer.

Researchers are invited to submit requests to make use of this pool.

To streamline the process applicants do not need to have either an x509 user certificate or be part of a Virtual Organisation registered in EGI. Applicants just need to provide information about the user community or project that they represent, the use case that they want to run, and an assessment of the resources needed. They will then be contacted by the EGI Operations Team to discuss the proposal and allocation of resources to best match needs and available resources.

During this initial phase applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis and will need to be approved by both the EGI Operations Team and the resource providers. In the event that a request for resources does not match with the pool availability, users will be invited to submit a revised request.

To submit a request, please visit the EGI resource allocation tool (e-grant) at

http://e-grant.egi.eu/

and complete the form. EGI.eu will support the applicant at any point of the process, from request creation to accessing the assigned resources. Please note an EGI SSO account is required to apply for resources; one can be obtained quickly and easily by visiting http://www.egi.eu/sso/email.

For more detailed information, to ask any specific questions about the EGI Allocation Service or the process involved please contact the EGI.eu Operations Team at operations@egi.eu. For any technical questions about the e-grant tool email e-grant-support@cyfronet.pl

Please distribute this announcement to the members of your Virtual Organization and projects. Thank you for your cooperation!

Best wishes Tiziana Ferrari/EGI.eu Technical Director

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