Merge pull request #2623 from clairbarrass/main

Launch GPU Driving Test

_posts/2024-11-12-gpu-driving-test.md

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+layout: post
+title: ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test
+date: 2024-11-12 13:00:00
+author: EPCC 
+tags: [blog, ] 
+categories: [news]
+---
+
+We are very pleased to announce a new ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test.
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+This offers a simple and fast access route to try out the  [ARCHER2 AMD GPU Development Platform
+](https://docs.archer2.ac.uk/user-guide/gpu/) first hand and find out what benefits GPUs can bring to your work.
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+## The Driving Test
+
+The [ARCHER2 Driving Test](https://www.archer2.ac.uk/training/driving-test.html) is an online assessment tool which allows those new to ARCHER2 to demonstrate that they are sufficiently familiar with ARCHER2 and HPC to start making use of it.
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+On successful completion of the Driving Test (which has options for Software Developers and  for those who only use existing software packages) they are invited to apply for an account on ARCHER2 and awarded a small allowance of 800 CUs to use to run jobs over a period of up to 12 months.
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+The Driving Test has been very popular and successful; since its launch in 2022, over 200 people have passed and 144 have had an account on ARCHER2
+
+## GPUs
+
+In order to support users wishing to explore the [ARCHER2 AMD GPU Development Platform
+](https://docs.archer2.ac.uk/user-guide/gpu/) we are now offering the [ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test](https://www.archer2.ac.uk/training/driving-test#gpu-driving-test).
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+The GPU Driving Test uses the same online assessment tool format but includes a range of new questions around the use of the GPUs.
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+- [Take the ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test](https://www.quia.com/quiz/8519232.html)
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+The GPU Driving Test is open to everyone, including those who have previously completed the ARCHER2 Driving Test.
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+On successful completion, eligble users will be invited to sign up for an account on ARCHER2 for access to the GPU cluster for a year.
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+<img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/img/blog/220124-driving-test-certificate.jpg" alt="ARCHER2 Driving Test Certificate" title="ARCHER2" style="width: 20%"   />
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+We hope that this new access route will enable more people, interested in exploring what GPUs can offer in their work, an easy way to get immediate, hands-on access and experience.
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index.html

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+		<a href="../../news/2024/11/12/gpu-driving-test.html"><img style="width: 48%" src="../../img/splash/241112-gpu-driving-test.jpg" alt="GPU Driving Test" /></a> 																				  
 		<a href="../../news/2024/10/16/newsletter.html#autumn-2024-ukri-access-to-hpc-call-open"><img style="width: 48%" src="../../img/splash/241016-access-hpc-call.jpg" alt="Access to HPC call Autumn 2024" /></a> 																				  
-		<a href="../../training/#upcoming-training"><img style="width: 48%" src="../../img/splash/241101-training-nov24.jpg" alt="Upcoming training" /></a> 	
 
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+		<div class="block">	
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+			<h4>ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test </h4>
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+			<a href="../../news/2024/11/12/gpu-driving-test.html"><img style="width: 98%" src="../../img/splash/241112-gpu-driving-test.jpg" alt="GPU Driving Test" /></a> 																				  
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+	</div>
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 			<h4>ARCHER2 Calendar 2025</h4>	

training/driving-test.md

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 It is suitable for anyone who has completed an Introduction to ARCHER2 training course (or [followed the material online](#online-introductory-course-materials)), or for users of other HPC systems who have familiarised themselves with the specifics of running jobs on ARCHER2 by reading up the appropriate preparation material resources.
 
 
-On successful completion of the Driving Test, you will be invited to apply for an account on ARCHER2 and awarded a small allowance of 800 CUs to use to run jobs over a period of up to 12 months.
+On successful completion of the Driving Test, you will be invited to apply for an account on ARCHER2 and awarded a small allowance of 800 CUs to use to run jobs over a period of up to 12 months.  This will also allow you access to the uncharged GPU nodes.
 
 This scheme is intended to promote access to HPC to new users and communities who would not otherwise be able to gain initial experience on HPC systems. In particular we hope to give a head start to potential future ARCHER2 users. Applicants would normally be resident in the UK, perhaps with an existing connection to a research institution such as those listed at [http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/fundingguide/eligibility/organisations/](http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/fundingguide/eligibility/organisations/). However, if you feel you fall outwith this group, please do get in touch with [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) to discuss whether we can help. Only one Driving Test account application per person is permitted as it is intended for new users to gain first-time, hands-on experience.
 
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 - [ARCHER2 Driving Test for Package Users](http://www.quia.com/quiz/8151816.html)
 - [ARCHER2 Driving Test for Software Developers](http://www.quia.com/quiz/8151812.html)
 
+## GPU Driving Test
 
+The GPU Driving test includes questions relating to the use of the [ARCHER2 AMD GPU Development Platform
+](https://docs.archer2.ac.uk/user-guide/gpu/) 
+
+- [Take the ARCHER2 GPU Driving Test](https://www.quia.com/quiz/8519232.html)
+
+On successful completion of the GPU Driving Test, you will be invited to apply for an account on ARCHER2 and awarded a minimal allocation (10 CUs) which will allow you to run uncharged jobs on the GPU nodes over a period of up to 12 months.
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+If you require a greater number of CPUs, please use one of the original Driving Test options as they include access to the GPUs. 
 
 <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/img/blog/220124-driving-test-certificate.jpg" alt="ARCHER2 Driving Test Certificate" title="ARCHER2" style="width: 20%"   />