Notice of Service Changes for mdx
December 21, 2023

To all mdx users
Thank you for using mdx.
We would like to inform you of upcoming changes to our service, effective December 22, 2023.
Please be advised that you will not be able to log in to the Project Application Portal during thistime.

１. Temporary System Suspension Due to Changes[Project Application Portal Suspension Period]
December 22, 2023(Friday) from 10:00 to 14:00*mdx point purchase applications, purchase history checks, and new project applications will not beavailable. User Portal will not stop but may become temporarily unstable. Virtual machines are not affected.

２. Service Changes① Release of Resources (CPU, GPU pack allocation for Reserved VM Instances):
CPU and GPU resources for expired and suspended(zero-point) projects will be automaticallyreleased.
Previously, even after expiration or stopping, resources remained allocated and consuming points.
With this modification, resources will be released (set allocation to "0"), eliminating point
consumption.
This update aims to streamline the process, avoiding the need for users to purchase extra points
for resource compensation during the project suspension period. We anticipate improved system
resource utilization.
② Lift of Login Restrictions for Expired and Suspended Projects on the User Portal:
Login restrictions for expired and suspended projects on the User Portal are lifted.
With this modification, users can apply for edits and delete projects.
---- and thereafter, changes mainly for new users ---.
③ Change the GPU Allocation for Trial Projects:
The number of GPU packs allocated for the trial project will be changed from 1 to 0.
There are no changes to CPU packs or storage capacity.

④ Changes to the resource application and point purchase process for new projects:We are streamlining the processes for applying for new projects and allocating resources toprevent unnecessary point consumption. The Project Application Portal, referred to as the'Application Portal,' will now exclusively handle project applications and point purchase requests.
Resource application functions will be relocated to the User Portal.
Previously, users applied for both project usage and resource quantity simultaneously on theApplication Portal. However, since project approval automatically triggered resource allocation in
the system, points were consumed even before the purchase of points or the initiation of theproject period.
To avoid unintended and unused point consumption, resource applications will now be managed in
the User Portal once the project period commences. Points can be purchased before the project
period starts.

[Changes to New Project Applications]
Work Location
Application Portal

user portal

Friday, December 22, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Until 09:59

After 14:00① Project Application by Users(Application for project usage +resource quantity)① Project Application by Users(Application for project usage only)

Project approval by mdx administrator⇒Start point consumption

Project approval by mdx administrator② Point Purchase Requests byUsers② Point Purchase Requests by
Users

Approval by mdx administrator⇒Point activation③ Commencement of Use

Approval by mdx administrator⇒Point activation③ Resource Quantity Application by
Users
Resource quantity approval byinstitutional administrator⇒Start point consumption④Commencement of Use

We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:-mdx support desk
mdx-help [at] mdx.jp