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

23 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

• BasicDue knowledgeto ofpandemic workingsituation, withthe commandcourse lineis toolsgiven remotely on Linux based operating systems. If you do not feel comfortable with UNIX commands, please take a UNIX fundamentals e-learning module or attend the SIB First Steps with UNIX course for exampleZoom
• Basic knowledge of bash is an asset
• Please bring your own laptop with WIFI eduroam activated. You will need a SSH client to connect to the clusters.clusters Windows(see usershttps://wiki.unil.ch/ci/books/service-de-calcul-haute-performance-%28hpc%29/page/how-to-access-the-clusters). canPlease installcontact e.g.us Puttyat orhelpdesk@unil.ch MobaXtermwith orDCSR a Linux virtual machine or usein the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)title if availableyou (Windowshave 10)trouble to connect.

IMPORTANT: Please register using your UNIL email address!

 

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