# Computational Brain Science Group Server The Computational Brain Science Group Server is a local VM server system for those with computational neuroscience needs. The server is intended for research use only. There are fees for storage (per TB) and power user accounts. PI’s that are paying for storage can have standard user accounts at no extra cost. # Setting up an account Fill out the following Teams form: https://forms.office.com/r/sQepNZDNqS Notes: - All user accounts must be associated with a pre-existing PI account. - You must use your valid uwo.ca email address when requesting an account. - Your PI will be charged for each ‘power user’ account, so please check with him/her to see if you need this functionality. ## Account types - Standard user account: 4 cores/8 GB (CBS Basic) - Power user account: 12 cores/32 GB (CBS Heavy) - Power user account: 12 cores/32 GB + GPU (CBS GPU 10GB) ## After you have filled out the form The information you provide in the Teams form will be forwarded to CBS server IT, who will set up your account. You will be emailed a password (userid will be the same as your UWO userid). We attempt to fulfill all new account requests within 1 business day of receiving the request, however, there may be delays if Robarts IT is busy. Note: After you receive your password, it may take an hour or so before all aspects of your account are functional. # Need help? support-cbs-server@uwo.ca # Glossary - **Default user account**: Standard, free user account with access to 4 cores/8 GB - **Power user account**: Fee-based user account with access to 12 cores/32 GB + GPU - **VDI-client**: VMWare Horizon application - **VM**: Ubuntu virutal machine accessed via VMWare Horizon application - **datashares**: Backed-up storage drive tied to a PI’s account.