Architecture of BIOS workspace @ SURFsara's RSC

Use of SURFconnext

You can log into all service components described here with your own institutional account thanks to the support of SURFconnext except for the access to the actual workspace where you will be using a Time based password.

Step 1: Configuration of COManage BBMRIomics CO

• After you got invitation to this CO, log into ​https://comanage.pilot.scz.lab.surf.nl using your institutional credential (using "Login via SURFconnext") to verify you are a member of BBMRIomics CO.
• Optionally if you will need to access the workspace via Linux terminal, you can set up your SSH key in your user profile section.

Step 2: Configuration of Researchdrive

• Log into ​https://researchdrive.surfsara.nl using your institutional credential. Choose "Login via SURFconnext".
• You should see a shared folder called "RSC_BIOS". There are two sub-directories: RP3_data and RP3_analysis. This folder is read-only and contains the prepared BBMRIomics data for downstream analysis.
  • If you don't see this shared folder, please contact Leon Mei.
• Under another sub-directory "Users", you should also see a personal folder with your user name. This folder is your own personal storage place and you can write to (e.g., to create further directory structure).

Step 3: Installation and configuration of authenticator on your mobile phone

• You need to install an authenticator app on your mobile phone, e.g., from ​Google appstore or ​Apple appstore.

Step 4: Configuration of your account at Research Cloud

• Log into ​https://test.surfresearchcloud.nl/ using your institutional credential
• Click "My Profile" in the top right corner to configure the following.
  • Load your collaborative organisations so that you will see BBMRIomics CO in your list
  • Link Researchdrive by following the ​instructions
  • Set up time based password by following the ​instructions
• Additional documentations about RSC: ​https://researchclouddocs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html

Step 5: Launch your personal BBMRIomics workspace

• In the main dashboard of Research Cloud, click "Create new workspace" and follow the instructions to configure and start a new workspace.
• If you don't have budget or sufficient space on your researchdrive anymore, you can also click "Request" button to apply for more resources.