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==Request creation== | |||
A document created by Customer describing their resource requirements is a Resource Allocation Request (RA Request). In a reply to a Customer RA Request Broker creates an SLA containing one or more SLA Sections. There is one SLA Sections for each Resource Pool selected to satisfy a Request. | |||
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The goal of the Resource Allocation (RA) process is to reach an agreement between Customer and Provider concerning the parameters and conditions of use of resources.The RA process is useful for the Customers (VO representatives, individual users) because in a multi-provider EGI environment they have a single point of contact to ask for a share on resources. RA is also beneficial for Providers (Site Manager, NGI Manager) as it allows more effectively plan the use of resources and closer communication with Customers.
The basic parameters of a RA contact are: duration and the amount of computing and /or storage resources. The EGI offer is expressed in a form of Resource Pools which are declared by Providers using common metrics. The Customers use the same metrics while describing their needs (resource request).
Glossary
For basic terms used in Resource Allocation process, please go here
Roles
- Customer - scientist involved in a science project requesting storage or computing resources in EGI, person signing SLA with Resource Provider
- Broker - matchmaker and coordinator of RA process
- Resource Provider -Site Manager or NGI Manager responsible for resource allocation on sites in their scope
Customers activities
Log in
Log in through EGI SSO. If you have not an SSO account you can create one https://www.egi.eu/sso/email
Dashboard
After login to e-Grant you are directing to the dashboard. Here you can administrate yours SLAs, create new one, prepare drafts and control status of your requests.
- INBOX - contains SLAs awaiting for your action (negotiation, approval, rejection)
- OUTBOX - contains SLA documents being negotiated and awaiting for Broker's action (negotiation, approval, rejection)
- BINDING SLAs - documents with allocation being in place
- SLAs BINDING IN PART - documents with partial allocation being in place
- REJECTED REQUESTS/SLAs - rejected documents
- DRAFTS - drafts of SLAs, not available for provider
- STARRED - contains SLAs requiring special attention (documents starred by Customer)
Request creation
A document created by Customer describing their resource requirements is a Resource Allocation Request (RA Request). In a reply to a Customer RA Request Broker creates an SLA containing one or more SLA Sections. There is one SLA Sections for each Resource Pool selected to satisfy a Request.