HCC Kickstart 2024

HCC Kickstart is a series of lessons 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 4th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm @ UNLincoln
September 12th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm @ UNOmaha

Cost: FREE!!!

These sessions will be delivered in-person. If you would like to attend the HCC Kickstart at either location, but are unable to attend in-person, please contact hcc-support@unl.edu.

Lights snacks and beverages will be provided in both locations. Lunch is NOT provided.

Attendees will need a computer capable of an SSH connection as this workshop will feature plenty of hands-on practice.

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Schedule:

September 4th and 12th

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Setup and Support

Time available for setting up accounts or troubleshooting issues prior to the day's events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Introduction to HCC

Hear about what services HCC offers and what new exciting things are in the works.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Navgating and Files in Linux

An 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 cluster Swan.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Break for lunch

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Introduction to Navgating and Files in Linux - Continued

An 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 cluster Swan.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Data Storage and Transfer on HCC

Learn about the different storage systems HCC offers and how to transfer data to and from HCC systems including HCC's newest storage, NRDStor.

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm

Break

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm

Using Software on HCC Resources

Learn how to use software on HCC clusters including preinstalled software.

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

Running and Submitting Jobs on HCC

Learn the basics of submitting workflows and running applications using HCC resources.

3:40 pm - 4:00 pm

Introduction to Good Practices in HPC

Learn 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 - 4:30 pm

Open Questions

Time available for questions about today's events.


Useful links and commands for the workshop:
Downloading shell-lesson-data: wget https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/data/shell-lesson-data.zip; unzip shell-lesson-data.zip

Slides
Workshop Feedback

HCC Guided Cheatsheet

Bash Cheatsheet (External)

Git Cheatsheet (External)

September 4th HCC Command History

September 12th HCC Command History

Introduction to Bash Slides

Afternoon Slides

Cloning the HCC Job Examples: git clone https://github.com/unlhcc/job-examples.git

Please contact us at hcc-support@unl.edu if you have questions or concerns and we will be happy to help!