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CLAIX-2023: New Supercomputer at the RWTH
Source: Own Illustration
Alongside theory and experiment, computer-aided simulations are described as the third pillar of science. It is therefore of great importance for technical universities such as RWTH Aachen University to continuously expand their capacities in the field of high-performance computing and to further develop their capabilities. We are therefore delighted that the full installation of the new Aix-la-Chapelle cluster (CLAIX) has been completed! Under the label CLAIX-2023, the new high-performance computer not only offers powerful Intel Xeon 8468 Sapphire Rapids CPUs with a total of 96 cores per computing node for a significant increase in performance. In addition, it has 52 special servers for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, each with four NVIDIA H100 GPUs, which enables an impressive total performance of over 14 PFLOPS in the ML segment alone. (*)
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Overleaf in Regular Operation
Source: Overleaf
Last year we already introduced Overleaf to you and reported about the extension of the pilot phase. Now the popular service, which enables the collaborative editing of LaTeX documents, is going into regular operation. In collaboration between the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University and the Technical University of Darmstadt, Overleaf offers its users the possibility to work together on scientific publications without having to perform a local installation.
In this blog post you will learn more about the features and innovations that come with the regular operation of Overleaf.
A Comprehensive Guide to eduroam
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At the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University, we understand the importance of reliable and secure network connectivity for our students, lecturers, and employees. That’s why we are proud to offer eduroam, a global Wi-Fi service that provides access to the internet across campuses and in teaching and research institutions worldwide.
In this blog post, we will delve into the key features and benefits of eduroam, as well as provide you useful information.
Invitation to All Cluster Users
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Hit the keys and join our HPC events in March 2024!
Are you interested in parallel programming, the new CLAIX-2023 platforms, HPC applications in general or would you like to benefit from personal support on site?
Porting & Tuning Workshop & PPCES 2024 – there is something helpful for every cluster user!
Find out in this article where you can register for free today.
Changed Opening Hours During Carnival
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Once again this year, the IT Center, as the data center of a traditional Rhineland university, is getting carried away by the carnival hustle and bustle of our so called fifth season. The carnival season is just around the corner, and with it come some adjustments to the IT Center opening hours. Here you can find an overview of our opening hours during carnival.
ENSIMA: One Year Towards Green Simulation
Source: ENSIMA (Gauß-Allianz)
The three-year ENSIMA project (energy-efficient simulation methods for application-oriented computing problems), part of the BMBF’s “Energy-efficient HPS (Green HPC)” program, was launched almost a year ago. The aim of this project is to use AI methods to improve the selection of design parameters in production processes and to accelerate simulation processes through approximate and heterogeneous computing. You can also read our blog post about IT Zauber, another project under this program.
More IT Security for VPN: Introduction of MFA
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Due to the growing digitalization in the private and professional environment, the risk of cyberattacks and phishing attacks is also constantly increasing. Universities are also becoming an increasingly frequent target of such attacks. This is why IT security is a key issue at RWTH Aachen University.
On February 1, 2024, multifactor-authentication (MFA) will be introduced for the VPN service at RWTH. This will significantly improve the protection of the IT services you use. The following blog post will explain what you need to do now.
New Availability Times at the IT-ServiceDesk
Source: Martin Braun
To optimize accessibility and turnaround times, we are changing IT Service Desk hours from February 2024.
Pioneering Steps into the Future of AI
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Germany has taken significant steps in recent years to advance the development and application of artificial intelligence. The country’s AI action plan and digital strategy form the backbone of these efforts, setting out guidelines and measures to promote AI innovation.
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