Workshops and Tutorials

Learning to use HPC can be valuable for a number of different use cases.

Anyone running up against apps crashing due to memory problems from too much data, running time consuming computational tasks, performing repetitive computations, or wanting to scale their computational work should consider using HPC resources for improved speed and efficiency.

ARCC helps all UW researchers regardless of HPC experience level learn to complete their research with HPC.

Becoming an expert in HPC requires knowledge in Linux Command Line, and mastering a number of tools. The tools that provide the greatest value to you may be different from those in other scientific domains. While this may seem initially daunting, UW ARCC helps all researchers regardless of HPC experience level. Our department has developed a number of tutorials and we offer bi-weekly office hours allowing you to learn HPC at your own pace. Below is a common set of skill areas to master in order to become an expert HPC user:

1. Linux

   1. Introducing Linux:

      1. Getting Started

      2. Command Line and Using the Terminal

      3. The Linux File System

      4. Text Editors in Linux

      5. Viewing and Searching Files

   2. Intermediate Linux:

      1. Output, Redirection, and Piping

      2. Intermediate Command Line Features

2. HPC

   1. Intro to ARCC HPC

      1. Beginners Guide to Accessing the Cluster

         1. #1 Easiest Way - OnDemand on MedicineBow, Southpass on Beartooth

         2. Set up SSH Access

      2. Using the Module System

      3. Intro to Job Scheduling

      4. Intro to HPC OnDemand

3. Data Management

   1. Transferring Data with ARCC Services

   2. Introduction to Data Management