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At the same time, the significance of a sustainable software development for the research process is recognised.</p> <p><b>HIFIS builds and sustains an excellent IT infrastructure connecting all Helmholtz research fields and centres.</b></p> @@ -29,301 +37,280 @@ At the same time, the significance of a sustainable software development for the <strong>You are invited to <a href="https://resonator-podcast.de/2021/res172-hifis/">tune in to the recent Resonator podcast on HIFIS</a>, to get an idea on our aims and scope!</strong> (German only) <i class="fas fa-headphones"></i></p> </div> -</details> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="timeline">What is the timeline for HIFIS?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>The HIFIS platform was set up in 2019, with basic infrastructure services (AAI) and pilot services online since 2020. The <a href="{% post_url 2020/10/2020-10-13-initial-service-portfolio %}">initial cloud service portfolio has been made public</a> by - end of 2020; - the production version of the <a href="{% post_url 2021/11/2021-11-17-CloudPortal %}">Helmholtz Cloud Portal was made available</a> by November 2021. - The finalisation of the cloud rulebook and GDPR compliant agreement is planned during 2022.</p><p> - Please also refer to our <a href="{{ "roadmap" | relative_url }}"><strong>HIFIS Roadmap</strong></a> to stay up to date. - </p> - </div> -</details> +--- +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="timeline">What is the timeline for HIFIS?</strong><br> + <p>The HIFIS platform was set up in 2019, with basic infrastructure services (AAI) and pilot services online since 2020. The <a href="{% post_url 2020/10/2020-10-13-initial-service-portfolio %}">initial cloud service portfolio has been made public</a> by + end of 2020; + the production version of the <a href="{% post_url 2021/11/2021-11-17-CloudPortal %}">Helmholtz Cloud Portal was made available</a> by November 2021. + The finalisation of the cloud rulebook and GDPR compliant agreement is planned during 2022.</p><p> + Please also refer to our <a href="{{ "roadmap" | relative_url }}"><strong>HIFIS Roadmap</strong></a> to stay up to date. + </p> +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="more-information-on-hifis">Where can I find more information about HIFIS?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>There are several places to look for more information about the platform, its technical and organisational details:</p> - <ul> - <li>Our <a href="{% link mission.md %}">Mission Statement</a></li> - <li><a href="{% link publications.md %}">Publications, Presentations and Selected Blog Posts</a></li> - <li>The <a href="{% link documentation.md %}">Technical and Administrative Documentation</a></li> - <li>Our <a href="{% link structure/index.html %}">Organisational Structure</a></li> - <li>Our <a href="{% link reports.md %}">Annual Reports</a></li> - <li>A <a href="{% link services/overall/survey.html %}">Survey</a> that we conducted to better understand the needs of our users</li> - <li>An Overview about <a href="{% link partners.md %}">Partners</a> within and beyond Helmholtz</li> - </ul> - </div> -</details> +--- -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="where-can-i-register-for-a-newsletter">Where can I register for a newsletter?</strong> - </summary> - <div> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="more-information-on-hifis">Where can I find more information about HIFIS?</strong><br> + <p>There are several places to look for more information about the platform, its technical and organisational details:</p> + <ul> + <li>Our <a href="{% link mission.md %}">Mission Statement</a></li> + <li><a href="{% link publications.md %}">Publications, Presentations and Selected Blog Posts</a></li> + <li>The <a href="{% link documentation.md %}">Technical and Administrative Documentation</a></li> + <li>Our <a href="{% link structure/index.html %}">Organisational Structure</a></li> + <li>Our <a href="{% link reports.md %}">Annual Reports</a></li> + <li>A <a href="{% link services/overall/survey.html %}">Survey</a> that we conducted to better understand the needs of our users</li> + <li>An Overview about <a href="{% link partners.md %}">Partners</a> within and beyond Helmholtz</li> + </ul> +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="where-can-i-register-for-a-newsletter">Where can I register for a newsletter?</strong><br> <p>Since July 2022, HIFIS is sending quarterly newsletters via <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">newsletter@hifis.net</code>. You are invited to register to never miss any news and upcoming events! Newsletters published so far can be <a href="{% link newsletter/index.md %}">found here</a>.</p> - </div> +</div> <div markdown=1> {% include subscription_lists.md %} </div> -</details> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="how-should-i-acknowledge-hifis-assistance-in-a-publication">How should I acknowledge HIFIS assistance in a publication?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>Please include the following text:</p> - <blockquote> - <p>We gratefully acknowledge the HIFIS (Helmholtz Federated IT Services) - team for … (e.g. support with the components above).</p> - </blockquote> - </div> -</details> +--- +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="how-should-i-acknowledge-hifis-assistance-in-a-publication">How should I acknowledge HIFIS assistance in a publication?</strong><br> + <p>Please include the following text:</p> + <blockquote> + <p>We gratefully acknowledge the HIFIS (Helmholtz Federated IT Services) + team for … (e.g. support with the components above).</p> + </blockquote> +</div> + +--- ## Access and Service Portfolio {:.text-success} -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="how-can-i-access-cloud-services">How can I access Cloud Services?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>Find all our Cloud Services, as well as any usage details and conditions at the - <a href="https://helmholtz.cloud/services"><strong>Helmholtz Cloud Portal</strong></a>.</p> - <p>It is easier than ever before, since you do not need to create new accounts with new passwords! - Just search for “Helmholtz AAI†when logging in and use your home institute’s credentials.</p> - <p>Please - <a href="{% link aai/howto.md %}"><strong>refer to our illustrated tutorial on how to access Cloud Services via Helmholtz AAI</strong></a> - for more details.</p> - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="how-can-i-access-cloud-services">How can I access Cloud Services?</strong><br> + <p>Find all our Cloud Services, as well as any usage details and conditions at the + <a href="https://helmholtz.cloud/services"><strong>Helmholtz Cloud Portal</strong></a>.</p> + <p>It is easier than ever before, since you do not need to create new accounts with new passwords! + Just search for “Helmholtz AAI†when logging in and use your home institute’s credentials.</p> + <p>Please + <a href="{% link aai/howto.md %}"><strong>refer to our illustrated tutorial on how to access Cloud Services via Helmholtz AAI</strong></a> + for more details.</p> +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="my-helmholtz-center-is-not-directly-involved-into-hifis-do-you-still-help-me">My Helmholtz center is not directly involved into HIFIS. Do you still help me?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>Yes, of course. HIFIS is a Helmholtz-wide platform that aims to - provide offers for <strong>all</strong> Helmholtz centers. - Please <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">contact us</a> or any of the <a href="{% link team.md %}">HIFIS team members</a> to get assistance.</p> - </div> -</details> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="my-helmholtz-center-is-not-directly-involved-into-hifis-do-you-still-help-me">My Helmholtz center is not directly involved into HIFIS. Do you still help me?</strong><br> + <p>Yes, of course. HIFIS is a Helmholtz-wide platform that aims to + provide offers for <strong>all</strong> Helmholtz centers. + Please <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">contact us</a> or any of the <a href="{% link team.md %}">HIFIS team members</a> to get assistance.</p> +</div> + +--- ## HIFIS for Scientists {:.text-success} -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="how-can-hifis-help-me-as-a-researcher">How can HIFIS help me as a researcher?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p>The purpose of HIFIS is to support science and scientists. Within the HIFIS platform, we are building:</p> - <ul> - <li>The <a href="https://helmholtz.cloud"><strong>Helmholtz Cloud</strong></a>, providing a portfolio of seamlessly accessible IT services to simplify your daily work.</li> - <li>A <strong>Helmholtz-wide login mechanism</strong>, the <a href="{% link aai/index.md %}">Helmholtz AAI</a>,</li> - <li>A stable, high-bandwidth <strong>network infrastructure</strong> connecting all Helmholtz centers,</li> - <li><a href="{{ "services/software-overview" | relative_url }}"><strong>Software services</strong></a> to provide you with a common platform, - <a href="{% link events.md %}">training</a> and - <a href="{% link services/software/consulting.html %}">support</a> for high-quality sustainable software development.</li> - </ul> - <p>All cloud services and software trainings and support are free of charge!</p> - </div> -</details> + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="how-can-hifis-help-me-as-a-researcher">How can HIFIS help me as a researcher?</strong><br> + <p>The purpose of HIFIS is to support science and scientists. Within the HIFIS platform, we are building:</p> + <ul> + <li>The <a href="https://helmholtz.cloud"><strong>Helmholtz Cloud</strong></a>, providing a portfolio of seamlessly accessible IT services to simplify your daily work.</li> + <li>A <strong>Helmholtz-wide login mechanism</strong>, the <a href="{% link aai/index.md %}">Helmholtz AAI</a>,</li> + <li>A stable, high-bandwidth <strong>network infrastructure</strong> connecting all Helmholtz centers,</li> + <li><a href="{{ "services/software-overview" | relative_url }}"><strong>Software services</strong></a> to provide you with a common platform, + <a href="{% link events.md %}">training</a> and + <a href="{% link services/software/consulting.html %}">support</a> for high-quality sustainable software development.</li> + </ul> + <p>All cloud services and software trainings and support are free of charge!</p> +</div> + +--- ## Workshops and Events {:.text-success} -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="which-workshops-does-hifis-offer">Which workshops does HIFIS offer?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p> - You can find an overview of all ready-to-go workshops in the <a href="{% link services/overall/learning-materials.md %}">List of published materials</a>. - These are offered on a regular basis. - For some topics, there is already some self-learning material, more is in preparation. - </p> - <p> - We also may offer custom-tailored versions of these workshops on demand or create workshops on other RSE topics. - </p> - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="which-workshops-does-hifis-offer">Which workshops does HIFIS offer?</strong><br> + <p> + You can find an overview of all ready-to-go workshops in the <a href="{% link services/overall/learning-materials.md %}">List of published materials</a>. + These are offered on a regular basis. + For some topics, there is already some self-learning material, more is in preparation. + </p> + <p> + We also may offer custom-tailored versions of these workshops on demand or create workshops on other RSE topics. + </p> +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="how-to-request-workshops">How do I request a workshop?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p> - Anybody within Helmholtz may request a workshop as long as they can bring around 15 to 20 participants. - If you would like us to host a specific workshop for your team, please contact us: - <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. - </p> - <p> - You can either choose from the <a href="{% link services/overall/learning-materials.md %}">List of Workshop Topics</a> or request a custom workshop. - We will reach out to you to clarify the details based on your individual case. - </p> - </div> -</details> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="what-is-the-cost-of-workshops">What do workshops cost?</strong> - </summary> +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="how-to-request-workshops">How do I request a workshop?</strong><br> + <p> + Anybody within Helmholtz may request a workshop as long as they can bring around 15 to 20 participants. + If you would like us to host a specific workshop for your team, please contact us: + <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. + </p> + <p> + You can either choose from the <a href="{% link services/overall/learning-materials.md %}">List of Workshop Topics</a> or request a custom workshop. + We will reach out to you to clarify the details based on your individual case. + </p> +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="what-is-the-cost-of-workshops">What do workshops cost?</strong><br> <div> For members of the Helmholtz Association, requesting and participating in HIFIS workshops is free of charge. We reserve the option to charge for participants who are not part of the Helmholtz Association (although we usually prefer not to). </div> -</details> +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="use-of-workshop-material">Can I use your workshop materials for my own workshop?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p> - By default, our workshop materials are published under the Creatice Commons license - <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>. - This means you can share (copy and redistribute) the material, - but also adapt it to your needs under the provision that you attribute the authors with appropriate credits. - </p> - <p> - Deviations from this policy may occur. Please check the footer of the workshop materials for information on the license that applies. - </p> - </div> -</details> +--- -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong id="train-the-trainer">Do you help me with teaching my workshop, do you offer something like "train the trainer"?</strong> - </summary> - <div> - <p> - At the moment, we don't have the possibility to do any instructor trainings. - This may change in the future. - However, we will be happy to lend you advisory support as much as we can. - </p> - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="use-of-workshop-material">Can I use your workshop materials for my own workshop?</strong><br> + <p> + By default, our workshop materials are published under the Creatice Commons license + <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>. + This means you can share (copy and redistribute) the material, + but also adapt it to your needs under the provision that you attribute the authors with appropriate credits. + </p> + <p> + Deviations from this policy may occur. Please check the footer of the workshop materials for information on the license that applies. + </p> +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="train-the-trainer">Do you help me with teaching my workshop, do you offer something like "train the trainer"?</strong><br> + <p> + At the moment, we don't have the possibility to do any instructor trainings. + This may change in the future. + However, we will be happy to lend you advisory support as much as we can. + </p> +</div> + +--- ## Helmholtz AAI {:.text-success} -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>What is Helmholtz AAI?</strong></summary> - <div> - AAI is short for <i>Authentication and Authorisation Infrastructure</i> and comprises the central component in gaining access to a service shared by a Helmholtz centre different from your home centre. - Once you log in to the Cloud Portal itself or the federated services available through it, it will ask for your home centre. - When you choose it, you will get redirected to your home identity provider (IdP), enter your username and password there and get authenticated at the service. - The Helmholtz AAI manages the communication between your home identity provider (IdP for short) and the federated service you want to access. - No hassle for you. - </div> -</details> - -<details class="my-3"> - <summary> - <strong> - I accidentally refused to transfer my personal data when trying to log in to a service. - Now I cannot use it. How to revert that? - </strong> - </summary> - <div> - <ol> - <li> Go to <a href="https://login.helmholtz.de/home">https://login.helmholtz.de/home</a> </li> - <li> Log in, if needed </li> - <li> On the account page, click on _Preferences_ and then select the _OAuth_ preferences tab. </li> - <li> In the list, select the service of interest and either delete the entry or edit the settings. </li> - </ol> - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-what-is">What is Helmholtz AAI?</strong><br> + AAI is short for <i>Authentication and Authorisation Infrastructure</i> and comprises the central component in gaining access to a service shared by a Helmholtz centre different from your home centre. + Once you log in to the Cloud Portal itself or the federated services available through it, it will ask for your home centre. + When you choose it, you will get redirected to your home identity provider (IdP), enter your username and password there and get authenticated at the service. + The Helmholtz AAI manages the communication between your home identity provider (IdP for short) and the federated service you want to access. + No hassle for you. +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>While logging in using my home organisation, I got an <code>Authentication failed</code> error.</strong></summary> - <div> - The error message says: - <br/> - <code>The remote authentication was successful, however the the server's policy requires more information then was provided to register your account.</code> - <br/> - Your home organisation did not release all mandatory information to create your Helmholtz AAI account. - Beside the federations metadata, the mandatory information that your organisation needs to transfer to the Helmholtz AAI can be reviewed in the - <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/attributes/#consumed-attributes-from-identity-providers-idp">documentation</a>. - Please contact your organisation's helpdesk and ask to release the mandatory information to the Helmholtz AAI. - In case your home organisation does not want to release this information, you can use some social accounts like Google, GitHub and ORCID. - </div> -</details> +--- -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>While logging in, I got an <code>Authorization Server got an invalid request. No OAuth context</code> error.</strong></summary> - <div> - Login via Helmholtz AAI requires the communication between multiple instances that must not be interrupted. - If the login flow is paused or gets interrupted, the session might get lost or the exchanged information between the different services is not valid anymore. - When the login is continued, the AAI service can not resume the session or use the received information if they are outdated. - In these cases, it shows the message <code>Authorization server got an invalid request. No OAuth context.</code> - Please restart the login from the service you want to use and do not pause or interrupt it. - If the error appears although there was no pause, please contact us at <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-refused-transfer"> +I accidentally refused to transfer my personal data when trying to log in to a service. +Now I cannot use it. How to revert that? +</strong><br> + <ol> + <li> Go to <a href="https://login.helmholtz.de/home">https://login.helmholtz.de/home</a> </li> + <li> Log in, if needed </li> + <li> On the account page, click on _Preferences_ and then select the _OAuth_ preferences tab. </li> + <li> In the list, select the service of interest and either delete the entry or edit the settings. </li> + </ol> +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>How does the authentication via Helmholtz AAI work?</strong></summary> - <div> - In short: the central component of the Helmholtz AAI is a Unity instance that serves as a proxy between your home identity provider (IdP) and the service you want to access. - Your home IdP knows who you are and is trusted by the Helmholtz AAI. - You just need to log in with your username and password of your center at your home IdP and the rest is magic. 😀 +--- - - Have a look at the <a href="{% post_url 2021/06/2021-06-23-how-to-helmholtz-aai %}">illustrated tutorial on how this works</a>! - - For more details, you are invited to have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/concepts/">concept page of Helmholtz AAI</a>. - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-authn-failed">While logging in using my home organisation, I got an <code>Authentication failed</code> error.</strong><br> + The error message says: + <br/> + <code>The remote authentication was successful, however the the server's policy requires more information then was provided to register your account.</code> + <br/> + Your home organisation did not release all mandatory information to create your Helmholtz AAI account. + Beside the federations metadata, the mandatory information that your organisation needs to transfer to the Helmholtz AAI can be reviewed in the + <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/attributes/#consumed-attributes-from-identity-providers-idp">documentation</a>. + Please contact your organisation's helpdesk and ask to release the mandatory information to the Helmholtz AAI. + In case your home organisation does not want to release this information, you can use some social accounts like Google, GitHub and ORCID. +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>How does the authorisation at the services work / how does a service know what I am allowed to do there?</strong></summary> - <div> - Either your home identity provider or the Helmholtz AAI (via a virtual organisation) communicate your permissions (so-called entitlements) to the service. - </div> -</details> +--- -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>What is a virtual organisation?</strong></summary> - <div> - A virtual organisation (VO) is a group of people led by a principal investigator (PI) that can gain special access to services if they have specialised needs for more features than a basic variant of a service offers. - They can also negotiate and gain access to services with a restricted access policy. All this, however, is based on individual agreements. - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-no-oauth-context">While logging in, I got an <code>Authorization Server got an invalid request. No OAuth context</code> error.</strong><br> + Login via Helmholtz AAI requires the communication between multiple instances that must not be interrupted. + If the login flow is paused or gets interrupted, the session might get lost or the exchanged information between the different services is not valid anymore. + When the login is continued, the AAI service can not resume the session or use the received information if they are outdated. + In these cases, it shows the message <code>Authorization server got an invalid request. No OAuth context.</code> + Please restart the login from the service you want to use and do not pause or interrupt it. + If the error appears although there was no pause, please contact us at <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. +</div> -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>Which Helmholtz centres are connected to the Helmholtz AAI?</strong></summary> - <div> - Have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/list-of-connected-organisations/"> list of connected centres</a>. - At the moment of writing, all Helmholtz centres are connected. - </div> -</details> +--- -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>How do I create a new virtual organisation?</strong></summary> - <div> - A new virtual organisation has to be requested by a principal investigator (PI) at the HIFIS team. - Note that the PI has to be a member of a Helmholtz centre. - The procedure for requesting a new virtual organisation is shown in the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/howto-vos/">Helmholtz AAI How-To</a>. - </div> -</details> +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-how-authn">How does the authentication via Helmholtz AAI work?</strong><br> + In short: the central component of the Helmholtz AAI is a Unity instance that serves as a proxy between your home identity provider (IdP) and the service you want to access. + Your home IdP knows who you are and is trusted by the Helmholtz AAI. + You just need to log in with your username and password of your center at your home IdP and the rest is magic. 😀 -<details class="my-3"> - <summary><strong>Where do I find further information?</strong></summary> - <div> - Have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc">HIFIS and AAI documentation page</a>, where you find more technical information on all our topics. - If you don't find what you are looking for, contact us at <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. - </div> -</details> + - Have a look at the <a href="{% post_url 2021/06/2021-06-23-how-to-helmholtz-aai %}">illustrated tutorial on how this works</a>! + - For more details, you are invited to have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/concepts/">concept page of Helmholtz AAI</a>. +</div> + + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-how-authz">How does the authorisation at the services work / how does a service know what I am allowed to do there?</strong><br> + Either your home identity provider or the Helmholtz AAI (via a virtual organisation) communicate your permissions (so-called entitlements) to the service. +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-what-is-a-vo">What is a virtual organisation?</strong><br> + A virtual organisation (VO) is a group of people led by a principal investigator (PI) that can gain special access to services if they have specialised needs for more features than a basic variant of a service offers. + They can also negotiate and gain access to services with a restricted access policy. All this, however, is based on individual agreements. +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-which-centres">Which Helmholtz centres are connected to the Helmholtz AAI?</strong><br> + Have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/list-of-connected-organisations/"> list of connected centres</a>. + At the moment of writing, all Helmholtz centres are connected. +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-how-to-create-vo">How do I create a new virtual organisation?</strong><br> + A new virtual organisation has to be requested by a principal investigator (PI) at the HIFIS team. + Note that the PI has to be a member of a Helmholtz centre. + The procedure for requesting a new virtual organisation is shown in the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc/helmholtz-aai/howto-vos/">Helmholtz AAI How-To</a>. +</div> + +--- + +<div class="my-3"> +<strong id="aai-further-infos">Where do I find further information?</strong><br> + Have a look at the <a href="https://hifis.net/doc">HIFIS and AAI documentation page</a>, where you find more technical information on all our topics. + If you don't find what you are looking for, contact us at <a href="mailto:support@hifis.net">support@hifis.net</a>. +</div> + +--- ## You have a question that isn't answered here? 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