Manage user services
Workbench user services are lightweight browser-accessible tools that run on cluster compute. Unlike sessions, they do not support pause and resume, but they are faster to provision and ideal for quick tasks.
| Service | What it does |
|---|---|
| Cloud Shell | Browser-based terminal with optional Slurm access |
| Remote Desktop | Full graphical environment via noVNC |
| PVC Viewer | Web-based file browser for persistent volumes |
Create a service
Each service has its own creation page. Navigate to the service under Workbench > Develop, then click the New button. The creation dialog asks for:
- Name (optional) -- auto-generated if omitted
- Compute Profile -- required for Cloud Shell and Remote Desktop, optional for PVC Viewer
- Slurm Cluster (optional) -- available on Cloud Shell and Remote Desktop
- Advanced options -- image version, CPU, memory, and additional service-specific settings
Open a service
When the service status changes to Running, click Open on the list row or detail page to launch the service in your browser.
Delete a service
User services do not support pause or resume. When you are finished, click the row action menu and select Delete to free compute resources.
User services consume compute from your workspace's quota. GPU-tagged services left running idle are the most common source of preventable spend. Delete services you are not actively using.