An index of resources and tools offered by the various groups within Research Computing.

High-Performance Computing

ResourcesDescription
O2 Documentation Basic Guide to O2 Cluster and SLURM
O2 PortalA web-based interface for O2
O2 Software
O2 Account Request Form Request O2 account on the HMS High Performance Compute Cluster 
Research Computing Training Events Training schedules and information provided by Research Computing Consultants (RCC) 
Using O2 GPU Resources Guide on how to use O2 GPU resources and submit a GPU job 
O2 Help Research Computing Consultants can answer questions by email or in person meetings with one or more researchers on topics such as: running interactive or batch jobs on the O2 compute cluster, troubleshooting slow or failed jobs, choosing, installing, or using software or libraries, scripting, building pipelines, and bioinformatics.

Research Data Management

ResourcesDescription
Harvard LMA Research Data Management Working Group Website Resources and guidance on research data management (RDM) planning, to prepare it for sharing and reuse. 
HMS Data Management  Information and resources from HMS Research Data Management  
Research Data Management Onboarding Checklist A general, research data management-focused guide to employee/trainee onboarding as they join a new lab or begin new projects  
Research Data Management Offboarding Checklist Data management guide on the offboarding of employees/trainees as they complete a project and/or leave the institution 
RDM Electronic Lab Notebook page Information on Electronic Lab Notebooks, focused on the needs of HMS and affiliates in partnership with the Harvard LMA Research Data Management Working Group.  
Electronic Lab Notebook Service (for HMS on-quad labs and core Facilities)HMS Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) service coordinated by Research Computing, helping HMS Labs and Cores in their ELN selection and implementation processes 
HMS Data Management Plan TemplateA web-based template designed to help construct a Data Management Plan. Using DMPTool, researchers can access an HMS template with example answers and guiding resources. 

Storage

ResourcesDescription
HMS Storage OfferingsComparison chart of various storage offerings available from HMS IT.
Active Compute (O2) Storage Request FormRequest a new Active Compute (O2) storage folder or an increase to an existing storage limit. 
Active Collaborations Storage Request FormRequest a new Active Collaborations (research.files) storage folder or an increase to an existing storage limit. 
Standby Storage Request FormRequest a new Standby (long-term storage) folder or an increase to an existing storage limit. 

Research Imaging Solutions

ResourcesDescription
Research Imaging Seminar Handouts Handouts that complement Imaging Solutions Lunchtime Seminars 
Research Imaging Seminar Schedule Schedule of Research Imaging Lunchtime Seminars 

 Research Computing Core

ResourcesDescription
Research Computing Core Overview Overview of the RC Core and its billable services  
RC Core FAQs Frequently asked questions about the RC Core 
RC Core Sign-Up Form Request form to sign up with the RC Core 
RC Core Offboarding Form Offboarding form to cancel RC services 
O2 External Use Policies Policy stipulating billing services and eligibility 

Research Applications and Software

ResourcesDescription
Research Application Platforms
  • BioRender 
  • REDCap Research Electronic Data Capture  
  • HMS Github 
  • OMERO 
Research Software 
  • ChemOffice 
  • DNAStar Lasergene 
  • FlowJo 
  • Geneious 
  • GraphPad Prism 
  • JMP Pro 
  • LabVIEW 
  • MATLAB 
  • SnapGene