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2025/08/19
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[Closed] Workshop on August 27: ‘Introduction to MDX II’ (Includes Trial Account)

Overview

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics and usage of “mdx II”, a virtual server-based computing platform based on OpenStack, operated by the Collaborative Organization for the Data-Driven Social Creation Platform and hosted by the University of Osaka.
Participants who wish to try the system will be provided with a free “trial account for the workshop” valid for about one week.
*Please note that using the workshop account will not affect your eligibility for the one-time trial available to new users.

This workshop is highly recommended for those considering using the mdx II system for server building or research.
Participation is open to everyone, including faculty and students of universities and technical colleges, as well as corporate employees. Please feel free to join us!

Recommended for:

  • Those who want to perform intensive computation using high-performance CPUs and GPUs
  • Those lacking space or budget to install servers in their labs
  • Those needing a temporary computing environment for research or teaching
  • Those interested in research combining computational processing and web applications

Program

Date: Wednesday, August 27 / 13:30 – 16:00
Format: Online
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 22

Time Topic Speaker
13:30–13:45 System Configuration and Features D3 Center, Division of Advanced HPC Platform Systems
Associate Professor (Special Appointment) Kota Sakakura
13:45–14:45 Creating and Using Virtual Machines (Hands-on) NEC Corporation
14:45–15:35 Introduction to OpenStack Functions (Hands-on) NEC Corporation
15:35–15:55 Creating a Jupyter Environment in an Instance (Hands-on) NEC Corporation
15:55–16:00 About the Trial Accounts for the Workshop Technical Staff, mdx II Operations Office, D3 Center

Important Notes

・This workshop will be held online using a web conferencing tool. Please ensure you have access to a stable internet connection.
・Trial accounts issued for the workshop will be available until Wednesday, September 3.
*Please note that the trial accounts will be deleted along with their resources after Thursday, September 4. Make sure to back up any necessary data before the expiration date.
・No qualifications or prior experience are required to participate.

Workshop Materials

System Overview and Features
mdx II Hands-on Materials
Trial Account Guide

Application Form

Registration is now closed.