Resource Allocation for Customer
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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