The European Weather Cloud (EWC) teams at ECMWF and EUMETSAT are pleased to invite you to the upcoming thematic EWC webinar series in 2024, following the two successful introductory webinars held last year (you can find more information, including the video recordings, here and here). These recurring thematic webinars are aimed at new or prospective users of the EWC service, provided by EUMETSAT and ECMWF, which is available to all ECMWF and EUMETSAT Member and Co-operating States. Our primary objective is to provide guidance to users on how to effectively use the different capabilities of the EWC.
The first webinar of this new series will take place on 21 March 2024 at 9 UTC, and will be about using the EWC to download data from the EUMETSAT Data Access Services. If you would like to attend, we kindly ask you to register here. We will alert you of your acceptance to the webinar and send you all the joining information and Microsoft Teams meeting details in due course.
In this webinar, participants will explore various aspects of cloud utilisation, with a specific emphasis on key functionalities such as provisioning and configuring virtual machines. Furthermore, we will explore how to access the EUMETSAT data catalogue made available through the Data Access Services, more precisely, using the EUMETSAT Data Access Client. Additionally, we will show the utilization of the pre-installed application, Data Tailor, which offers customization options, enabling users to tailor datasets according to their requirements and preferences.
By the end of this 1-hour session, participants will not only have gained valuable insights into the operational dynamics of the EWC, but will also possess the practical skills needed to navigate the EUMETSAT Data Access Services.
Additional webinars on different topics are planned in April and June, so stay tuned for more information!
dear @all,
EUMETSAT side of the EWC announced an upcoming scheduled maintenance window that will be taking place on 28 February 2024 between 10:00 and 12:00 CET. This maintenance is required to migrate connection to a new more performant firewall
During the maintenance works, no downtime is expected, as the traffic will be redirected through the Internet.
In case of any questions or comments or issues, please contact us via support (https://jira.ecmwf.int/servicedesk/customer/portal/9/) or via Rocket.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Dear Users,
We want to inform you that CentOS 7 support has been discontinued at EUMETSAT side of EWC, as anticipated previously. This decision is based on security concerns and the need to transition to a more secure and supported operating system. We have now migrated to Rocky Linux 8 and Ubuntu 22.
Reasons for the Change:
1. Security Updates: CentOS 7 will no longer receive security updates after June 2024, posing a potential risk to server security.
2. Compatibility: The lack of ongoing updates may lead to compatibility issues with newer software and technologies.
3. Enhanced Features: Transitioning allows us to benefit from enhanced features, improved performance, and regular security updates provided by the latest software releases.
Existing CentOS 7 installations will remain unaffected at this time. However, we strongly advise users to consider migrating their externally exposed VMs to Rocky Linux 8 or Ubuntu 22 by June 2024 to ensure continued security and support. For users with VMs on the internal network only, there's no immediate urgency to migrate. However, if you require assistance or advice on migration, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Additionally, we're working on updating all templates and blueprints provided by EWC to reflect these changes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work towards a more secure server environment.
Thank you, EWC Team