Description: This class provides a general introduction and overview to the ACCRE High Performance Computing cluster environment. This includes an introduction to running jobs on the cluster.

Required for ACCRE Use: Yes. This class is required of all new users for continued use of the cluster (please read the training requirements).

Prerequisites: Yes. Fluency with Unix/Linux is a necessary prerequisite for this class. If you are not fully comfortable working in the Unix/Linux environment, you must also attend the Introduction to Unix/Linux. In addition, if you plan to use the ACCRE cluster, you will find the class more meaningful if you already have an account. If you do not yet have an account, please feel free to request one.

Format: The "Introduction to the Compute Cluster" is conducted in one 2-hour session of instructor-led presentations and demonstrations. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops or use a laptop available in the training classroom to follow along with the demonstrations. If you already have a cluster account, know your username and password.

Cost: None.

Course Content: This is a beginning level class in the use of the ACCRE cluster. Topics covered include:

• Logging on to the cluster
• Transferring files to and from the cluster
• Setting your environment (setpkgs)
• Scheduler basics
• Cluster etiquette
• Available storage

Introduction to the Compute Cluster Presentation (PDF)
Introduction to the Compute Cluster Presentation (PowerPoint)