Training - Part #1
Every researcher added to the HPC ecosystem is automatically enrolled in:
This free, online, learn-at-your-own-pace course offers an introduction to command-line Linux and the Git revision control system, various aspects of file and data management and processing, traditional software compilation, designing automated workflows, and more.
A successful completion of FOSS101 is a prerequisite for account creation in our HPC Shared Facility and is eligible to earn a digital badge from Michigan Tech that may be displayed on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
For non-HPC members: If you are interested in enrolling in this course, please contact Dr. Gowtham.
Training - Part #2
Every researcher added to the HPC ecosystem is automatically enrolled in:
Building further upon Michigan Tech's policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources, this (FREE, online, and do it at your own pace) module offers step-by-step training on topics such as remote access, data transfer, software compilation using EasyBuild, generating submission scripts, and monitoring simulations. It will also serve as the End User License Agreement (EULA).
A successful completion of HPC101 is a prerequisite for running production-quality simulations.
Quick reference for useful commands
| Built-in | Function |
|---|---|
qdel SIM_ID |
Delete a simulation from the queue |
qhold SIM_ID |
Hold/Pause a running/waiting simulation |
qlogin |
Log into a compute node (for compilation, quick analysis, etc.) |
qrls SIM_ID |
Release a simulation from hold |
qstat -j SIM_ID |
More information about a running/waiting simulation |
qsub SCRIPT |
Submit SCRIPT (generated by qgenscript) to the queue |