New User Information

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Here you will find all the information you need to get up and running on the cluster. All the information contained here is very introductory and more experiended users should look at the Cluster Documentation for more detailed information.

Contents 1 Basic Cluster Structure 2 Linux on the Cluster 3 General Account Information 4 Connecting to the Cluster 5 Available Software 6 Effectively using the cluster 7 Request Tracker 8 Helpful Introductory Presentations

Basic Cluster Structure

What is a cluster?

Cluster Layout

Networking and High-Speed Interconnects

Linux on the Cluster

Basic Linux commands

General Account Information

How to Request An Account

Cluster Policies

Connecting to the Cluster

SSH

Connecting to the Cluster from Windows

Available Software

Building and Compiling Code

Intel Compiler Tutorial

Portland Compiler Tutorial

Absoft Compiler Tutorial

Software Libraries and Locations

Finding the Right Library

MPI

Using MPI2 Message Passing Libraries

Effectively using the cluster

Job Scheduling and PBS

Submitting a Job

Sample PBS Job Scripts

Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Request Tracker

Reporting Problems With RT

Helpful Introductory Presentations

Cluster Tutorials

• Cluster Practicum, 15 April 2004
• Introduction to WFU DEAC Cluster Fall 2007