Glossary

Describe terms used in this document

Terms Description
ServerA computer on a network.
Performs data transmission, reception, and computation.
it is primarily provided as a virtual environment.
UserA person who uses a server.
Primarily uses compute servers to execute jobs.
AdministratorA person who manages users and other administrators.
In addition to user operations, can manage accounts and points.
User GroupA group consisting of multiple users and administrators.
Manages point usage and server usage on a group basis.
Login ServerA server without GPUs.
It is suitable for use as a login node, submitting job execution instructions to the compute server.
Login Server is optional server, and it is also possible to use only the Compute Server.
Compute Server
(Calc Server)
A server that GPUs-equipped.
It is suitable for performing computational tasks.
Provided in virtual and bare-metal environments.
Storage ServerA server that stores, manages, and shares data.
Operates by connecting to login servers and compute servers.
Can be operated upon request.
Please contact us for details (Contact Information).
Key PairA certificate used for server connection.
Composed of a public key and a private key, used for SSH connections to login servers and compute servers. Individual or identical certificates can be specified by user operations.
JobComputational processing executed by a user.
Processing such as calculations is performed via the login server or compute server.
RegionThe physical location of a server.
Refers to where the server is physically installed. Administrators can set available regions for each user.
PointsUnits consumed when using a server.
Points awarded in advance are consumed as usage fees according to the use of compute servers and other services.
WalletA unit for storing and managing points.
Exists as 「user group wallets」 created for each user group. Administrators manage points by moving and distributing them between these wallets.