Introduction to high-performance computing (sciCORE cluster)

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

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:

• 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

Venue and time

University of Basel, Sky Lounge Biozentrum Annex, 13th Floor, Klingelberstrasse 61.

The course will start at 9:00 and end around 17:00. Precise information will be provided to the participants on due time.

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.

For more information, please contact training@sib.swiss.