{"id":3008,"date":"2026-10-14T08:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interactivehpc.dk\/?p=3008"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:38:51","slug":"video-tutorial-getting-started-with-ucloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interactivehpc.dk\/?p=3008","title":{"rendered":"Video Tutorial: Getting Started With UCloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/interactivehpc.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026-10-01-Getting-Started-with-UCloud.mp4\"><track src=\"https:\/\/interactivehpc.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026-10-01-getting-started-with-ucloud.vtt\" label=\"2026-10-01-getting-started-with-ucloud\" srclang=\"en\" kind=\"subtitles\" default\/><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-27f0f wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this webinar is to provide an introduction to UCloud and a guided tour of the platform\u2019s latest features and updates following the migration to the new data center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-69743 wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are new to UCloud or already using the platform, this webinar will help you navigate the platform, manage your projects and data, and make the most of the available applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-69ee9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this session, you will learn how to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate the new UCloud interface and access your projects and resources.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage files and drives \u2013 create and organise project drives, upload and share data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the application catalogue and run applications on UCloud.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the available compute resources and learn how to select the resources that best fit your research needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-fd28c wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target audience:<\/strong> Researchers, both new and existing UCloud users across all disciplines who want to get started with UCloud or learn more about the platform\u2019s latest updates and features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-f1f56 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical level:<\/strong> Beginner to Intermediate. No prior experience with UCloud is required&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading gp-gutenbergpro-d12a9\">Webinar Topics and Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-56b5e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>00:00 &#8211; 03:58 | Introduction to UCloud and Recent Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to UCloud as a Danish research computing platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overview of compute, storage, AI services, and research software available through the platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion of the major May 2026 platform upgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements to the user interface, file browser, terminal access, and synchronization capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to the new UCloud AI service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-ff0b2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>03:58 &#8211; 07:44 | New Compute Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overview of CPU and GPU resources available through DeiC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of NVIDIA B200 GPUs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explanation of GPU partitioning using MIG technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes to providers and platform infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How support is provided through Interactive HPC and local university front offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-8642a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>07:44 &#8211; 13:39 | Logging In and Available Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logging into UCloud using WAYF authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigating the new dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour of UCloud documentation and the application catalogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overview of popular applications, including Coder, JupyterLab, RStudio, MATLAB, COMSOL, ANSYS, AlphaFold, Transcriber, and Dictaphone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to AI, machine learning, and quantum computing resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-dff52 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:39 &#8211; 19:20 | Projects, Storage and Resource Allocation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding projects and resource allocations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying for CPU, GPU, and storage resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating storage drives and folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uploading files to UCloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing data classifications and sensitive data markings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding storage quotas and access control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-cbc4f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>19:20 &#8211; 27:29 | Launching Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using the App Store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting CPU and GPU machine sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding resource availability indicators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attaching folders to applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring jobs and resource consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Tmux for persistent terminal sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to application networking options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-db4db wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>27:29 &#8211; 35:36 | Working with Coder and File Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launching and configuring the Coder development environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting drives and folders into applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding persistent versus temporary storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using job monitoring and sampling features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running initialization scripts during application startup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best practices for software installation and environment management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-f1343 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>35:36 &#8211; 42:07 | Multi-Job Workflows and AI-Assisted Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Running multiple applications simultaneously.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing storage between jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of AI-assisted generation of initialization scripts using Copilot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding concurrent access to shared files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux filesystem considerations when working across applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-c95b2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>42:07 &#8211; 45:30 | Collaboration and Project Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inviting collaborators into projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing project roles and permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating user groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuring shared drive access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activating licensed software such as MATLAB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing member files and project resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-bbfed wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>45:30 &#8211; 48:24 | Desktop Environments and Virtual Machines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launching Ubuntu XFCE desktop environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessing files directly from browser-based desktops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to Ubuntu virtual machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differences between containers and virtual machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent virtual machine environments and networking options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current limitations regarding GPU-enabled virtual machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-1f2ee wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>48:24 &#8211; 50:13 | Using the Transcriber Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstration of the Transcriber application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uploading and processing audio files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting transcription models and languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource recommendations for transcription workloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcription workflow best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gp-gutenbergpro-f3ffe wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>50:13 &#8211; 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