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CyVerse Background

Learning Objectives

  • Know the background of the CyVerse project
  • Understand the basic capabilities of the CyVerse platform
  • Understand the capabilities and limitations of the major international installations (US/UK/Austria)

Description:

In this section we will cover a brief history of the CyVerse platform, explain some of the basic scientific applications, and give some details on how different CyVerse installations work.

CyVerse Background Videos and Slides

Watch the video for this section and complete the self-assessment questions.

Self Assessment Questions

What is cyberinfrastructure?
Answer

Cyberinfrastructure is more than just an online computing platform. It's the combination of computing and data management tools along with training and support. Making these tools work nicely together and giving you the training and help you need to get work done is the goal for CyVerse.

You need to know how to use the command line to use CyVerse

True or False

Answer

FALSE. There are some tools and services where you can use a command line interface if you desire, but most tools and services don't require you to use any command line interface.

How does CyVerse USA differ from other CyVerse installations?
Answer

CyVerse US is the original and main CyVerse platform, the one you will visit if you are using any platform served by cyverse.org. CyVerse US generally has the broadest set of tools and services. While anyone can get a free account, there may be some limitations for non-US users.

Tip

See other versions of this documentation (CyVerse UK and CyVerse Austria) In the lower-left hand side of the screen, change the version of this documentation from cyverse-us to one of the other documentation sets developed for this online guide (cyverse-uk or cyverse-at) to see specifics for those installations.

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