COMPLECS: Getting Started with HPC - 2-Day Workshop

Remote event

When: Wednesday, April 30 - Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Location: Remote via Zoom

This two-day virtual workshop is an extension of the COMPLECS webinar series to provide more in-depth discussion and complementary hands-on experience. This opportunity is designed to help users strengthen skills using Advanced Cyberinfrastructure and shared HPC (High-Performance Computing) systems.  

This workshop is primarily focused on non-code developers to help them navigate and effectively utilize HPC resources. Training accounts for those attending will be provided for the hands-on activities. Topics covered include HPC architecture, file systems, access, parallel computing concepts, data storage and transfer, batch scheduling with Slurm, interactive computing, intermediate Linux, and shell scripting. 

Prerequisites:  Experience with Linux and command-line tools 
Who is it for?: This workshop is primarily focused for users new to HPC or novice non-code developers to help navigate and effectively utilize HPC resources.   Specifically looking for  users looking for ways to improve understanding and efficiency of their workflows.

Day 1: Wednesday, April 30 from 8:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
8:00am - 8:15am: Welcome and Introductions
8:15am - 10:30am: Data Management: Data storage, Data transfers, and File Systems 
10:30am - 10:45am: Break
10:45am - 1:00pm: Intermediate Linux and Shell Scripting

Day 2: Thursday, May 1 from 8:00am - 1:00pm (PT)
8:00am - 8:15am: Discussion about Previous Day
8:00am - 9:30am: Parallel Computing Concepts  
9:30am - 11:00am: Code Migration and Software Environments
11:00am - 11:15am: Break
11:15am - 1:00pm: Running Jobs (batch, interactive)
1:00pm - 1:15pm: Q&A, Post Survey, Wrap-up

Registration cost:  
- Academia (Faculty, Researcher or Staff): $50.00
- Student (Graduate, Postdoctoral, or Undergraduate): $50.00
 - Government/Non-Profit Organization: $50.00
- Industry: $75.00 

Registration is limited to the first 40 registrants - or - will close on Wednesday, April 16, whichever comes first.