Many scientists and academics need applications and environments that are readily available for Windows but not easily installed in a LINUX or UNIX environment.   

The new LUNARC Windows Desktop On-Demand allows executing Windows applications and deploying Windows environments in a high performance computing (HPC) environment including GPUs, multi-core CPUs and fast parallel data storage.  The new desktop system accesses the same data storage system as our HPC cluster, opening new avenues when it comes to data processing.

The LUNARC Windows Desktop On-Demand is now available.  It currently supports Microsoft Windows 10 and allows for interactive execution of resource intensive applications.  Application software and compute environments get installed on user request.

Existing and prospective LUNARC users are invited to discuss their requirements and how to gain access by contacting Lunarc support:

• Through the support form in SUPR (for those with a SUPR account)
  
• By email: support@lunarc.lu.se

Desktop systems built on top of other operating systems are also being considered.