Training for Expanse Users

Training classes and workshops introduce new and current users to the high-performance computing, data, and visualization resources available at SDSC and provide the programming skills necessary to use SDSC resources effectively and efficiently. Workshops offer experienced users more in-depth instruction, including hands-on assistance with their own codes and collaborative discussions with other users and parallel computing experts.

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Upcoming

  • Dec52024

    COMPLECS: Interactive Computing

    Interactive high-performance computing (HPC) involves real-time user inputs that result in actions being performed on HPC compute nodes. This session presents an overview of interactive computing tools and methods.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Dec122024

    COMPLECS: Data Storage and File Systems

    How to use the data storage and file systems you’ll find mounted on high-performance computing systems.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Jan92025

    COMPLECS: Parallel Computing Concepts

    A brief introduction to fundamental concepts in parallel computing. No programming experience needed.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Jan232025

    COMPLECS: Intermediate Linux

    A survey of intermediate Linux skills for effectively using advanced cyberinfrastructure.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Feb62025

    COMPLECS: Batch Computing: Working with the Linux Scheduler

    A brief introduction to the Linux scheduler, how to interact with it, and run your research workloads on your personal computer, a shared workstation, or even a high-performance computing system.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Feb112025

    Advanced HPC-CI Webinar Series: Performance Tuning and Optimization

    This webinar is a condensed version of the Performance Tuning session, targeting code developers who want to speed up their calculations. It will cover various optimization techniques, including cache usage, loop optimization, and compiler optimization, with exercises primarily in C but applicable to any language.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Feb202025

    COMPLECS: Linux Tools for Text Processing

    An overview of commonly used Linux tools for searching and manipulating text.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Mar62025

    COMPLECS: Data Transfer

    How to get the data you need for your research to and from high-performance computing systems.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Mar202025

    COMPLECS: Interactive Computing

    Interactive high-performance computing (HPC) involves real-time user inputs that result in actions being performed on HPC compute nodes. This session presents an overview of interactive computing tools and methods.

    This event will be held remotely.

Training Catalog

Online training classes and workshops are recorded to enable the skills development necessary to use SDSC resources. The following list of previously recorded events offers users an opportunity to train at their own pace and schedule.