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Prerequisites

Before you can start using AI-LAB, you need to complete a few essential steps. This guide will walk you through everything you need to prepare for your first AI-LAB session.

What is AI-LAB?

AI-LAB is a high-performance computing platform designed specifically for students at Aalborg University. It provides access to powerful GPUs and computing resources for:

  • Training machine learning models
  • Running deep learning experiments
  • Processing large datasets
  • Conducting research simulations

Step 1: Get Your User Account

First, you need to request access to AI-LAB:

  1. Request an account: Fill out the AI-LAB account request form
  2. Wait for approval: You'll receive confirmation when your account is ready

Account Requirements

  • You must be a current student at Aalborg University
  • Your account will be linked to your AAU email address

Step 2: Network Connection

AI-LAB is only accessible from the AAU network. More on that topic in the login guide.

Step 3: Review Policies

Before using AI-LAB, please familiarize yourself with our policies:

Key Points to Remember:

  • AI-LAB is for educational and research purposes only
  • No sensitive or confidential data is allowed (use UCloud for sensitive data)
  • GPU resources are shared - be considerate of other users
  • Jobs have time limits - default 1 hour, maximum 12 hours - plan your work accordingly

Step 4: Basic Requirements

Technical Skills

While AI-LAB is designed to be user-friendly, some basic knowledge is helpful:

  • Command line basics: You'll work primarily through a terminal interface
  • Linux fundamentals: AI-LAB runs on Ubuntu Linux
  • File management: Understanding directories, file permissions, and basic commands

Software Requirements

  • SSH client: Built into most operating systems
  • File transfer tool: For moving files between your computer and AI-LAB
    • Windows: WinSCP or PuTTY
    • macOS/Linux: Built-in scp command

What's Next?

Ready to proceed?

With these preparations complete, you're ready to start your AI-LAB journey! Let's log in