Introduction to high-performance computing (sciCORE cluster)
09 June 2017
For-profit: 0 CHF
No future instance of this course is planned yet
Overview
This full-day course has a practical focus, where participants will learn how to use the Linux command line and interact with the sciCORE cluster. All new users of sciCORE are strongly encouraged to follow this course.
Audience
This course is restricted to members of the University of Basel who want to use the sciCORE cluster. It is designed for PhD students, postdocs, and group leaders without (or very little) experience with Linux and the use of high-performance infrastructures.
Learning Objectives
- Obtain basic knowledge of the Linux/UNIX environment
- Obtain basic knowledge of high throughput and high performance computing
- Learn how to use the sciCORE infrastructure for scientific applications (including hands-on exercises)
- Tips and tricks for effective and efficient cluster usage (eg compute and storage usage guidelines)
- Discuss particular computing needs and requirements of course participants
Prerequisites
Knowledge / competencies:
- If you do not feel comfortable with UNIX commands, please take our UNIX fundamentals e-learning module or attend our 'First Steps with UNIX' course (see upcoming training events).
Technical:
- Please bring your own laptop with WIFI Eduroam activated
- Windows users should install MobaXterm, Linux and Mac users can use the Terminal application
Location
University of Basel, Sky Lounge Biozentrum Annex, 13th Floor, Klingelberstrasse 61
Additional information
You are welcome to register to the SIB courses mailing-list to be informed of all future courses and workshops, as well as all important deadlines using the form here.