Reprint of: Simulation Platform: A cloud-based online simulation environment

For multi-scale and multi-modal neural modeling, it is needed to handle multiple neural models described at different levels seamlessly. Database technology will become more important for these studies, specifically for downloading and handling the neural models seamlessly and effortlessly. To date,...

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Published in:Neural networks 2011-11, Vol.24 (9), p.927-932
Main Authors: Yamazaki, Tadashi, Ikeno, Hidetoshi, Okumura, Yoshihiro, Satoh, Shunji, Kamiyama, Yoshimi, Hirata, Yutaka, Inagaki, Keiichiro, Ishihara, Akito, Kannon, Takayuki, Usui, Shiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Cloud computing
Computer Simulation
Databases, Factual
Informatics
Internet
Models, Neurological
Neuroinformatics
Online simulation
Online Systems
Software
User-Computer Interface
Virtual machine
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Summary:For multi-scale and multi-modal neural modeling, it is needed to handle multiple neural models described at different levels seamlessly. Database technology will become more important for these studies, specifically for downloading and handling the neural models seamlessly and effortlessly. To date, conventional neuroinformatics databases have solely been designed to archive model files, but the databases should provide a chance for users to validate the models before downloading them. In this paper, we report our on-going project to develop a cloud-based web service for online simulation called “Simulation Platform”. Simulation Platform is a cloud of virtual machines running GNU/Linux. On a virtual machine, various software including developer tools such as compilers and libraries, popular neural simulators such as GENESIS, NEURON and NEST, and scientific software such as Gnuplot, R and Octave, are pre-installed. When a user posts a request, a virtual machine is assigned to the user, and the simulation starts on that machine. The user remotely accesses to the machine through a web browser and carries out the simulation, without the need to install any software but a web browser on the user’s own computer. Therefore, Simulation Platform is expected to eliminate impediments to handle multiple neural models that require multiple software. ► Simulation Platform is a cloud-based online simulation environment. ► We host a cloud of virtual machines (VMs) running GNU/Linux. ► On the VMs, many neuroscience-related software are installed. ► Users can carry out computer simulations on the VMs using a web browser.
ISSN:0893-6080
1879-2782
DOI:10.1016/j.neunet.2011.08.007