Recherche, Introduction to using the HPC clusters
Several scientific applications require computing and or storage resources that go beyond the processing power of a single multi-core machine. High performance computing (HPC) clusters provide the necessary hardware and software infrastructure to efficiently run computing and data intensive applications. This course provides detailed information on how to efficiently use UNIL compute and storage infrastructure.
Objectives of this course
Learn how to process data on the UNIL HPC clusters and how to manage data in the UNIL storage facility
Target audience
This course is meant as an introduction for PhD students, post-docs, researchers of UNIL and CHUV who need to conduct heavy scientific computing in their research and/or manage large amount of data
Content
At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:
- Be familiar with the layouts of the computing and storage facilities of the UNIL, and their cost models
- Be able to submit jobs on the HPC clusters of the UNIL
- Be able to properly organize their data in the storage facility
- Learn how to use UNIL infrastructure for scientific applications (including hands-on exercises)
- Be aware of the tips and tricks for an efficient usage of the processing and storage facilities as shared resources
Length
3 half-days
The first half-day is an introduction to Linux in the frame of HPC.
Organization
On a quarterly basis
Location
To be defined or remotely
Prerequisites
- Due to pandemic situation, the course is given remotely on Zoom
- You will need a SSH client to connect to the clusters (see https://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/service-de-calcul-haute-performance-%28hpc%29/page/how-to-access-the-clusters). Please contact us at helpdesk@unil.ch with DCSR in the title if you have trouble to connect.
IMPORTANT: Please register using your UNIL email address!