Category: Stay Informed & Inspired

Effective January 25, 2025, NIH implemented a new cybersecurityrequirement for the use of human genomic data from NIH controlled-access data repositories (e.g., NIH dbGaP). Users of NIH controlled-access genomic data will be required to attest that the IT systems used for data analysis and storage comply with NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal […]

We’re excited to announce that CryoSPARC, the leading software for cryo-EM data processing, is now available on the RIS platform!  Why it matters: Researchers can now seamlessly access CryoSPARC to accelerate high-resolution structure determination and streamline workflows. This integration ensures enhanced accessibility, performance, and support for all users.  Enhance your research with CryoSPARC, and request access at […]

Welcome to ColdFront RIS’s new tool for managing resource allocations on Storage2. In the near future, it will include a self-service portal for users to request access to resources for their research group. Why it matters: ColdFront allows institutions to allocate resources efficiently, track usage, and implement policies, all through a centralized web-based interface. It streamlines the […]

In the near future, researchers can request the use of Globus Premium Storage Connectors,  which will provide a uniform interface for accessing, moving, and sharing data across cloud storage services such as Box, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure. Why it matters: Globus Premium Storage Connectors enable secure, efficient, and scalable data transfers, sharing, and management of cloud-stored data. […]

On June 14 and 17 – 20, RIS performed maintenance on our Data Storage and Scientific Compute platforms. Updates: 400+ servers updated with the following For more information, please read the May RIS HPC Newsletter.

We are excited to announce the expansion of our computing capabilities to meet the increasing demand for research resources at WashU. This April, we added 40 A100 GPUs and 1,000 CPU cores to our existing cluster. Why it matters:  Researchers at WashU will have access to more GPUs and CPUs on the Scientific Compute Platform to accommodate more […]

RIS is pleased to inform you about the recent upgrade to our Docker platform to 24.0.6. With this update, we’ve incorporated essential fixes and improvements, including enhanced support for images with Ubuntu versions beyond 20.04, resolution of Python unit test issues related to multi-threading handling, and the correction of Docker build errors occurring in the use of home directories. Why it matters: These updates contribute […]

RIS is thrilled to share exciting news about our recent storage software upgrade to IBM GPFS 5.1.8. These vendor-provided updates bring numerous fixes to the RIS storage environment, including resolving SMB disconnects and AFM sync issues while enhancing performance, security, and reliability. Why it matters: This upgrade will positively impact the user experience on the RIS Storage platform […]

The Spectra Logic tFinity tape library infrastructure recently underwent expansion, keeping tFinity optimized, efficient, and reliable.  Why it matters: This expansion increases the tape storage capacity by 5200 tapes, which is equivalent to 60PB of storage, allowing RIS to meet our users’ archival requirements.

From June 17 through June 24, RIS will perform maintenance to our Data Storage and Scientific Compute Platforms. During the maintenance, RIS Storage and Scientific Compute Platforms WILL NOT be available. Access to our platforms is subject to change during the maintenance window. Our storage software IBM GPFS, will be upgraded to 5 .1 .9 .3. These updates will fix […]