How to Access AFORCE Open OnDemand Using CILogon
URL : https://aforce-ood.sol.rc.asu.edu
If you currently have an account on Sol, you do not need to register for an account.
If you are a new user, you will first need to select the “register” button on the login page, before proceeding.
After you have registered, you will need to have your account set up on Sol, to access the system. Please email rtshelp@asu.edu to get this process started. In the meantime, you can proceed to the next section, but you will be unable to log in to Sol until your account has been finalized.
Logging in
The AFORCE Open OnDemand platform is a web-based service that allows for access to Sol high-performance computing resources. To access this platform, you'll need to navigate to the AFORCE OnDemand website and log in using CILogon.
Prerequisites
A CILogon account through your institution
A local account on the Sol Supercomputer
Steps
Navigate to AFORCE Open OnDemand: Start by opening your web browser and typing in the URL
https://aforce-ood.sol.rc.asu.edu. This is the access point for the AFORCE Open OnDemand platform. Hit enter to navigate to the website.Initiate CILogon: Once the page loads, you should see an option for 'CILogon'. Click on this button.
Select Your Identity Provider: You will be redirected to the CILogon page. Here, choose your organization from the list of Identity Providers. If your organization isn't listed, select "Don't see your organization?" and follow the instructions to add it.
Log into CILogon: Enter your CILogon account credentials and click 'Log In'. This will verify your identity with CILogon.
Redirect to AFORCE: After successful CILogon authentication, you'll be redirected back to the AFORCE OnDemand login page.
Enter Local Credentials: Now, you will need to log in with your local credentials. Enter these in the appropriate fields and click 'Login'.
The system maps your CILogon identity to a local user through these local credentials. It's a necessary step to ensure the secure and correct access to resources and data.
Access AFORCE Open OnDemand: If both the CILogon and local login processes are successful, you should now have access to the AFORCE Open OnDemand platform.
You're all set! You can now start using AFORCE Open OnDemand.
Additional Help
If you require further assistance on this topic, please don't hesitate to contact the Research Computing Team. To create a support ticket, kindly send an email to rtshelp@asu.edu. For quick inquiries, you're welcome to reach out via our #rc-support Slack Channel or attend our office hours for live assistance
We also offer a series of workshops. More information here: Educational Opportunities and Workshops