HPC overview
UVic researchers have access to high performance computing (HPC) clusters and cloud computing resources. This type of infrastructure is also called advanced research computing or ARC. HPC and cloud computing help researchers solve complex problems quicker and more efficiently than using standard desktop or laptop computers.
Does your research involve big data sets? Modelling and visualizations? Complex calculations and simulations? You should consider our advanced research computing resources.
Services
Cluster computing
High-performance computing (HPC) clusters are multi-user systems that can process large batches of data at high speeds. HPC systems can make computations that wouldn't be feasible on desktop computers for research tasks like:
- AI, machine learning and deep learning
- big data and data mining
- scientific simulations
Cloud computing
Cloud computing resources are a flexible solution for more customized project needs. You can create virtual machines (VMs) to:
- run custom applications or websites
- configure special software and computing environments
- design data portals and monitoring tools
Get started
We partner with the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) to support research computing. Many services we offer are through the Alliance. You need to apply for an Alliance account to access them.
Plan a consultation to help you choose advanced research computing solutions best suited for your research project, including deciding between cluster and cloud computing.