Hosted

For quick access to Neurodesk on the cloud or HPC systems

Neurodesk offers several hosted options to suit different needs and computing environments. Whether you’re looking for a quick start or need high-performance computing capabilities, there’s a solution for you.

Available Hosted Options

1. Neurodesk Play

Best for: Quick testing, workshops, and light analysis

2. Neurodesk on HPC

Best for: Large-scale analyses and research projects

  • Available on many institutional HPC systems
  • High-performance computing capabilities
  • Integrated with existing HPC infrastructure
  • Contact your local HPC support to check availability

Available HPC Installations

We have documented installations at several institutions:

  • University of Queensland

    • Bunya HPC
    • Full integration with UQ’s research computing environment
  • University of Michigan

  • Other Institutions

    • Many HPCs support Neurodesk through Singularity/Apptainer containers
    • Check our HPC documentation for general setup instructions
    • Work with your HPC administrators to enable Neurodesk support

Choosing the Right Option

Consider these factors when selecting a hosted solution:

  1. Resource Requirements

    • Data processing needs
    • Storage requirements
    • Computing power needed
  2. Access Type

    • Browser-based access
    • SSH/Command-line access
    • Integration with existing workflows
  3. Cost Considerations

    • Free options (Neurodesk Play)
    • Institutional resources (HPC)
    • Cloud hosting costs

Getting Support

Need help deciding which option is best for you?

Security and Data Privacy

All hosted options prioritize:

  • Secure data handling
  • User authentication
  • Resource isolation
  • Compliance with institutional policies

Choose the option that best aligns with your institutional requirements and data governance policies.


Github Codespaces

Use Neurodesk on GitHub Codespaces

Bunya

Use Neurodesk on Bunya (only for researchers with access to Bunya!)

Nectar Virtual Desktop Service

Run neurodesktop in the Nectar Virtual Desktop Service (For all Australian Researchers)

Play

Neurodesk Play is a publicly available service for accessing Neurodesk without any setup

Google Colab

Neurodesk Singularity Containers for Google Colab