An introduction to HPC
Making use of the cluster
The HPC facilities at the NBI provide a fantastic resource for computational biology. This course will introduce you to these facilities and provide hands on experience in how to use them. You'll also get to know the people running the cluster.
Instructors
- Matthew Hartley
- Chris Bridson
Audience
For all potential users of HPC clusters at NBI.
Overview
High Performance Computer (HPC) systems have been in use at the NBI site for many years. A small amount of training is required before attempting to use these systems, and the aim of the workshop is to introduce new users to the concepts and techniques required. Staff who are planning to use the NBI or TGAC clusters for their work are strongly recommended to attend.
Schedule
Day1
9:30 Welcome and introduction
9:45 What is a cluster?
10:00 Cluster computing at the NBI
10:15 Connecting to the cluster, moving data and loading software
10:45 Coffee break
11:00 Interacting with the scheduler
12:00 Further examples
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Know how to access the HPC resources at the NBI.
- Understand cluster and storage system layout.
- Know how to interact with the scheduler.
- Know where to go to find out more.
Pre-requisites
Familiarity with basic Linux commands (e.g. ls, cd, mkdir etc) is needed. No programming knowledge is assumed or required.
Full course syllabus
- What a cluster is and why we have one.
- Connecting to the cluster.
- Moving your data onto and off the cluster.
- Interacting with the cluster scheduler.
- Loading software.
- Where to go for more information.
Course materials
Course book
Making use of the cluster
Instructors
- Matthew Hartley
- Chris Bridson
Audience
For all potential users of HPC clusters at NBI.Overview
High Performance Computer (HPC) systems have been in use at the NBI site for many years. A small amount of training is required before attempting to use these systems, and the aim of the workshop is to introduce new users to the concepts and techniques required. Staff who are planning to use the NBI or TGAC clusters for their work are strongly recommended to attend.Schedule
Day1
| 9:30 | Welcome and introduction |
| 9:45 | What is a cluster? |
| 10:00 | Cluster computing at the NBI |
| 10:15 | Connecting to the cluster, moving data and loading software |
| 10:45 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 | Interacting with the scheduler |
| 12:00 | Further examples |
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you should be able to:- Know how to access the HPC resources at the NBI.
- Understand cluster and storage system layout.
- Know how to interact with the scheduler.
- Know where to go to find out more.
Pre-requisites
Familiarity with basic Linux commands (e.g. ls, cd, mkdir etc) is needed. No programming knowledge is assumed or required.Full course syllabus
- What a cluster is and why we have one.
- Connecting to the cluster.
- Moving your data onto and off the cluster.
- Interacting with the cluster scheduler.
- Loading software.
- Where to go for more information.