27–29 Jan 2015
UCSD
US/Pacific timezone

With the LHC Run2 just around the corner it is time to share the details about what's new in XRootD and in computing environmetns of the LHC collaborations.

Workshop focus:

  • LHC Run2: Changes to computing models and data-formats of the experiments and the expected effects on remote data access.
  • XRootD v4: new features presented with detailed configuration and usage instructions.
  • Large storage deployments (e.g. EOS, storage at SDSC) and 100 Gbps networks.
  • XRootD and OSG, cross-campus data-access,serving data to non-HEP VOs
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US/Pacific
UCSD
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA

Map of important locations

Registration is open until December 31 2014.

A modest registration fee is anticipated (coffee, snacks, small reception).

Hotels within walking distance:

Another good option is Del Mar Inn (UCSD rates start at $100). It might be possible to arrange free shuttle to/from UCSD in sync with workshop program.

Hotels on the beach in La Jolla:

Parking at UCSD is somewhat burdensome. A permit ($6) has to be purchased every day.

Full list of hotels from UCSD pages.

Airport taxi service

If you are not going to rent a car this is a good company to use for airport pickup and drop-off: