Re: [help] Request for longer slice allocation

[Vicraj Thomas]

Hi Sujayyendhiren,

I'm copying the geni-users mailing list as that is the right place for
such questions. Please join this list if you are not already a member [1].

Utah Emulab resources are in heavy demand, and hence this policy of not
allowing renewal of idle resources.

You have a couple of options:
1. Use resources from aggregates that are not from Utah. Most InstaGENI
racks give you longer expiration times and will allow you to renew your
resources. Use Xen VMs instead of bare machines if at all possible.
2. If you have to use Utah Emulab resources: When you are done actively
using your resources, create a custom image and free up your resources.
When you come back, you can load your custom image and continue with
your experimentation [2].

< Vic

[1] Information on the geni-users mailing list:
http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIExperimenter/CommunityMailingList.
[2] Creating a custom image:
http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/HowTo/ManageCustomImagesInstaGENI




On 3/23/14 8:44 PM, Sujayyendhiren RAMARAO SRINIVASAMURTHI wrote:
> Good day
>
> I have had issues reallocating slices since i get it only for 5days from
> Utahemulab. And it is not renewable if it stays idle for a duration of
> 8-10 hrs.
>
> But now i have a requirement for the slice with same set of machines for
> atleast a month so that my statistics results are consistent.
>
> Kindly allocate the following slice in my account (Sujay) for a duration
> of a month. I shall be greatful if this request is extended to me.
>
> *Slice Name: Ovs2Multicore*
>
> Thanks and regards
> Sujayyendhiren
> Graduate in Computer Science
> Rochester -NY