This workshop is an introduction to using high-performance computing systems effectively. We obviously can’t cover every case or give an exhaustive course on parallel programming in just two days of teaching time. Instead, this workshop is intended to give students a good introduction and overview of the tools available and how to use them effectively.
By the end of this workshop, students will know how to:
- Know how to connect to remote HPC systems and transfer data
- Know how to use a scheduler to work on a shared system
- Be able to use software modules to access different HPC software
- Be able to work effectively on a remote shared resource
The material for the second part of this workshop is available at: https://archer-cse.github.io/2018-12-06-turing-hpcintro/
General Information
Who: The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers. You don't need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop.
Where: The Alan Turing Institute, The British Library, London. Get directions with OpenStreetMap or Google Maps.
When: 10:00-17:00, 6 December 2018, 10:00-16:00 7 December 2018. Add to your Google Calendar.
Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) that they have administrative privileges on. They should have a few specific software packages installed (listed below). They are also required to abide by Software Carpentry's Code of Conduct.
Accessibility: We are committed to making this workshop accessible to everybody. The workshop organizers have checked that:
- The room is wheelchair / scooter accessible.
- Accessible restrooms are available.
Materials will be provided in advance of the workshop and large-print handouts are available if needed by notifying the organizers in advance. If we can help making learning easier for you (e.g. sign-language interpreters, lactation facilities) please get in touch (using contact details below) and we will attempt to provide them.
Contact: Please email a.turner@epcc.ed.ac.uk for more information.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this lesson
Getting Started
Getting Started
To get started, follow the directions on the “Setup” page to ensure you have an SSH client installed.
Surveys
Please be sure to complete these surveys before and after the workshop.
We will use this collaborative document for chatting, taking notes, and sharing URLs and bits of code.