RHPCS supports the computational and digital research infrastructure needs of researchers from all disciplines across McMaster University.

What we do:

• Data storage and backups
• Data visualization and analysis programming
• Desktop and server system administration and support
• High Performance and Advanced Research Computing Support (in partnership with SHARCNET)
• Laboratory and research infrastructure design
• Research data lifecycle planning and support
• Research Software Engineering / Programming
• Web survey implementation
• Support with CFI and other funding applications
• Purchase consultation
• Graphics and visualization
• Strategic planning

Advanced / High-Performance Computing

A growing number of research fields require A/HPC as a key component of their tool-chests. RHPCS’ mandate is to support advanced and high-performance computing installations as a central part of the university infrastructure. Our services include:

• Recommending hardware configurations and getting vendor quotes for funding grant applications
• Site planning and configuration
• Hardware and software installation and administration
• Application software development, user management, integration with desktop systemshttps://research.mcmaster.ca/research-resources/local-it/rhpcs/