HCC Kickstart is a series of workshops that will give new users a hands-on introduction to accessing and using the high performance computing (HPC) resources provided by the Holland Computing Center (HCC). These lessons are tailored for beginners and require no previous experience.
When: September 7th and 8th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
These workshops will be delivered remotely via Zoom.
Attendees will need a computer capable of an SSH connection as this workshop will feature plenty of hands-on practice.
Schedule:
Wednesday, September 7th
9:45 am - 10:00 am |
Setup and SupportTime available for setting up accounts or troubleshoot issues prior to the day's events. |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Introduction to Navgating and Files in LinuxAn introduction of the Linux shell including how to navigate the file system and working with text files in a command line environment, such as that found on HCC clusters Crane and Swan.
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch Break |
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
Introduction to HCCHear about what services HCC offers and what new exciting things are in the works. |
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm |
Break |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Introduction to Data Storage and Transfer on HCCLearn about the different storage systems HCC offers and how to transfer data to and from HCC systems. |
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Break |
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
Running and Submitting Jobs on HCCLearn the basics of submitting workflows and running applications with Holland resources. |
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm |
Open QuestionsTime available for questions about today's events. |
Thursday, September 8
9:45 am - 10:00 am |
Setup and SupportTime available for setting up accounts or troubleshoot issues prior to the day's events. |
10:00 am - 11:30 pm |
Using Software on HCC ResourcesLearn how to use software on HCC clusters including preinstalled software and an introduction to customized environments.
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Lunch Break |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Introduction to AnvilLearn about Anvil, HCC's Open Stack resource which allows researchers greater flexibility by offering cloud-based virtual machines. |
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm |
Break |
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm |
Introduction to OpenOnDemandLearn about HCC's Open OnDemand instances for browser-based access to Crane and Swan. |
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm |
Break |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Good Practices in HPCLearn about a variety of good practices when using shared HPC resources to help speed up workflows and increase the efficiency of HPC resources. |
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Break |
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm |
Introduction to the Open Science Grid (OSG)Learn about the Open Science Grid (OSG), a nation-wide collection of opportunistic resources that are well suited to large high-thoroughput applications. |
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm |
Open QuestionsTime available for questions about today's events. |
Please contact us at hcc-support@unl.edu if you have questions or concerns and we will be happy to help!