
Anton Kovalsky
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Getting started with GPUs in a Cloud Environment
Large-scale analyses - such as training a Machine Learning model - are often more efficient when run on a Cloud Environment that uses a graphics processing unit (GPU). Terra supports the use of GPU...
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Overview: Managing access to controlled data with Authorization Domains
Learn about Authorization Domains and when you need their additional layer of security for controlled-access data. For step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting, see How to set up and use an Au...
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NHLBI BioData CatalystⓇ (BDC): Authorization Domain overview for BDC users
The Terra platform has a number of features to ensure the security of sensitive data accessed through the platform. Some of these features are in place automatically, while others, like authorizati...
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NHLBI BioData CatalystⓇ (BDC): Billing overview for BDC users
The NHLBI BioData CatalystⓇ (BDC) platform powered by Terra runs on Google Cloud, and all expenses are billed via Google Cloud Billing accounts. This article links to information in that section to...
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Overview: Cloud environment storage (detachable persistent disks)
Terra attaches a persistent disk (PD) to your Cloud Environment virtual machine (VM) where you can store data - including generated data and installed libraries - even if you delete or update your ...
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Requesting Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) for tools registered on Dockstore
DOIs can be used in publications to identify the exact version of a tool used for a given study. This article gives an overview of where you can find instructions for generating DOIs. What is a Dig...
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How to set up billing in Terra (GCP)
Read on for step-by-step instructions to set up billing so you can work in Terra GCP. Once you set up your billing, Terra takes care of interfacing with Google Cloud, so many funding and resources ...
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Docker tutorial: Custom Cloud Environments for Jupyter Notebooks
This is a step-by-step guide for 1) building and publishing a custom Docker image by modifying one of Terra's base images to include additional packages and 2) running a Jupyter Notebook on Terra u...
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Accessing GTEx/TARGET/TCGA data
This article contains instructions for accessing controlled GTEx/TARGET/TCGA data. The National Cancer Institute's Genomic Data Commons (GDC) provides researchers and medical practitioners with a w...
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Security in Terra
Both data submitters and analysts need to understand Terra security policies, their persistence, and how they work in the Terra ecosystem to ensure compliance and protect sensitive data. Overview:...
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