HCC Kickstart 2024 Spring

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: March 6th, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: FREE!!!

These sessions will be delivered in a hybrid format.

Lights snacks and beverages will be provided in the 315 Redick Room. Lunch is NOT provided.

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

A free HCC account is required to register for and attend HCC's Kickstart.

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Required Prerequisites:

Schedule:

Wednesday, March 6th

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 - 11:30 am

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.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Break for lunch

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Using Software on HCC Resources

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

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Running and Submitting Jobs on HCC

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

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Open Questions

Time available for questions about today's events.


Useful links and commands for the workshop:
Workshop Feedback

HCC Guided Cheatsheet

Bash Cheatsheet (External)

Git Cheatsheet (External)

HCC Command History

HCC Introduction 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!