Migrating to The New Platform (Q4 2025)¶

Last updated Oct 7, 2025.

We are excited to announce the immediate availability of the new iteration of the Mat3ra platform. This is a significant upgrade over previous monthly releases and introduces new infrastructure, compute options, and improvements to the overall user experience.

!!!note "Important": For a smooth transition, both the old and the new platform versions will remain operational through the end of 2025. See the timeline below.

What’s New¶

Free compute tier (cluster-101)¶

A new always-available free tier via cluster-101. Read more: Free Tier and Community Access and Cluster-101.

New cloud infrastructure setup¶

As below:

Google Cloud Platform via cluster-001 — see GCP clusters
Amazon Web Services via cluster-002 — see AWS clusters
Microsoft Azure via cluster-003 — see Azure clusters
Updated set of instance types across providers, including larger CPU and GPU options

Operating system upgrade¶

Base OS updated to RHEL 9 across the new platform infrastructure

Apptainer-based application deployment¶

As below:

Modernized packaging and runtime isolation for scientific applications
See: Jobs via Command Line for updated CLI usage and examples
We welcome contributions for additional applications your workflows require

Where to Access¶

New platform (now available): https://platform-new.mat3ra.com
Current/old platform: https://platform.mat3ra.com
New documentation: https://docs-new.mat3ra.com
New login node: https://login-new.mat3ra.com

You can sign in to the new platform with the same credentials you use for the current platform.

Migration Timeline¶

Now → Oct 31, 2025:
- Both old and new platforms are live. You can explore and begin migrating at your convenience.
On/after Nov 1, 2025
- https://platform.mat3ra.com will route to the new platform
- The old platform will remain accessible at https://platform-old.mat3ra.com
- Equivalent routing changes will apply to related URLs (docs, login)
On/after Jan 1, 2026
- Only the new platform will remain available

What Gets Migrated Automatically¶

Application data stored in the platform database (entities, metadata, workflows, settings) is migrated automatically.

What Does NOT Migrate Automatically¶

Runtime files and bulk data stored on disk do not migrate automatically. Due to updated infrastructure libraries and layout in the new environment, data migration from legacy cluster homes and shares is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Tip: Review data locations under Data on Disk > Directory Structure and Infrastructure > Login Node Directories to plan your migration.

Recommended Migration Steps¶

Sign in to the new platform at https://platform-new.mat3ra.com and verify access
Review your workflows for compatibility; see updated examples under Jobs via Command Line
Identify runtime data to transfer (e.g., project files, job outputs) from legacy cluster homes
Contact us for assistance with bulk data migration and best practices
Validate your workflows on the new clusters (e.g., cluster-001, cluster-002, cluster-003, cluster-101)

CLI and Environment Modules with Apptainer¶

See examples of module loading, $EXEC_CMD, and containerized execution in: Apptainer and Environment Modules

Contact Support¶

For migration help (data movement, cluster selection, workflow updates), contact your Mat3ra representative or reach us via Support Widget in the platform header or support@mat3ra.com.
If you require a specific application or environment, please let us know — we welcome contributions and requests to expand supported software.