Training for Advanced Computing 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.

Upcoming Training

  • Sep292020

    Expanse 101: Accessing and Running Jobs on Expanse

    This webinar covers the basics of accessing the SDSC Expanse supercomputer, managing the user environment, compiling and running jobs on Expanse.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Oct72020

    Technology Forum with Bright Computing: Modernizing High Performance Computing Systems with Auto-Scaler Technology to Improve Performance and Throughput

    Join us to learn how Bright Computing has developed a new “auto-scaling” technology for HPC clusters that can continuously optimize the cluster configuration to match the workload. The talk will explain how this technology brings a new level of utility and functionality to HPC systems. Bright’s technology is being deployed on SDSC’s latest supercomputer, the ‘Expanse’ system.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Oct12-232020

    Gateways 2020

    This gathering for gateway creators and enthusiasts features hands-on tutorials, demos, keynotes, presentations, panels, posters, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues. We invite you to join us! Please see site for location details.

    This event will be held remotely.

  • Nov15-202020

    SC20

    Bring your passion and energy for HPC to SC20 in Atlanta, where together, we can be more than HPC! HPC is the underpinning for many of today’s most exciting new research areas, from machine learning to artificial intelligence to quantum computing. Working with science teams across disciplines, we are finding new ways to fight disease, combat poverty and homelessness, grow heartier crops, and better predict natural disasters. Join SDSC at booth 1131!

    Location: Atlanta, GA and remote

  • Nov-Dec30-42020

    2020 Gateway Focus Week - Applications Now Open!

    This next 5-day Gateway Focus Week workshop provides another opportunity for participants to learn how to create a sustainability plan for their software or website project. Visit the Science Gateways Community Institute’s site to stay updated on event location and further details.

    Location: La Jolla, CA and remote

Past Training