UCT eResearch Documentation¶
Research computing, software, data, and infrastructure guidance at the University of Cape Town.
Welcome to the UCT eResearch documentation site.
Start with what you need to do
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Run large-scale analysis
Use UCT HPC when your work needs more compute, memory, GPUs, or longer-running jobs than a standard machine can provide.
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Store and manage research data
Use UCT storage services to keep active research data organised, accessible, and appropriate to your workflow.
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Move data between systems
Use data transfer services to move data securely between your computer, UCT systems, HPC, and collaborators.
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Collaborate on code and research software
Use research software services to manage code, collaborate with others, and support reproducible software development.
Services at UCT eResearch
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High performance computing
Access large-scale compute infrastructure for research workloads.
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Storage
Store, organise, and manage research data across appropriate UCT platforms.
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Data transfer
Move data securely and reliably between systems and collaborators.
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Research software
Support version control, code collaboration, and research software practice.
How to use this documentation
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Start here
New to the site or not sure where to begin? Start with routing pages that help you choose the right service.
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Tasks
Use task pages when you know what you are trying to do and need the fastest route to the right guidance.
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How-to
Use how-to pages for step-by-step instructions to complete a specific action.
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Tutorials
Use tutorials to follow complete research workflows and see how multiple steps fit together in practice.
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Reference
Use reference pages when you need factual detail about systems, services, constraints, or terminology.
About this documentation¶
This site brings together UCT eResearch guidance on research computing, storage, data transfer, and research software.
Use it to move from a research need to the right service, then to the practical or technical detail needed to act.
If you are unsure where to begin, start with Choose the right service.
Need help?¶
Use the support section if:
- you are not sure which service fits your workflow
- you cannot find the right guide
- you need help with a specific research use case