High Performance Computing (HPC) in Life Sciences: Vital-IT Infrastructure Training

Overview

Several scientific applications require computing and/or storage resources that go beyond the processing power of a single multi-core machine. High performance computing (HPC) clusters provide the necessary hardware and software infrastructure to efficiently run computing and data intensive applications. The course provides detailed information on how to efficiently use Vital-IT's compute and storage infrastructure for life science applications.

Audience

This course is restricted to (and mandatory for) people wanting to use the Vital-IT or UBELIX clusters.

Learning Objectives

Obtain basic knowledge on high throughput and high performance computing
Learn how to use Vital-IT's infrastructure for scientific applications (including hands-on exercises)
Tips and tricks for effective and efficient cluster usage (incl. compute and storage usage guidelines)
Discuss particular computing needs and requirements of course participants

Prerequisites

Knowledge / competencies:

Basic understanding of working with command line tools on Linux or Windows-based operating systems. 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).
Scripting language such as bash or Perl is an asset

Technical:

Please bring your own laptop with WIFI Eduroam activated (Windows with Putty application installed or a Linux or Mac with a Terminal application)
Homework: complete a 'UNIX evalutation' exercise a few days before the course (link provided to participants)

Location

University of Lausanne, Génopode building, classroom 2020 (Metro M1 line, Sorge station).

Additional information

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