To understand the design of the new Linux Virtual Desktop system please check System overview - Linux Virtual Desktop VDI: System overview and Software stack - Linux Virtual Desktop VDI: Software stack for a more detailed explanation of how to work with the Linux Virtual Desktop.
Tasks being that used to run in the desktop-class Linux machines or other Reading based platforms should be migrated to either:
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typically be migrated to the Atos HPCF. In some cases, if not possible or practical, other options may be explored depending on the use cases, such as the using resources on the internal ECMWF managed cloud or the European Weather Cloud.
Please contact User Services ( via the support portal) ECMWF Support Portal if you are not sure where to run your workflow and need some advice for the migration.