High Performance Computing (HPC) in Life Science - February 2014
Section outline
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High Performance Computing (HPC) in Life Science
Lausanne, 19 February 2014
Several scientific applications require computing and/or storage resources that go beyond the processing power of a single multi-core machine. High performance computing (HPC) clusters provide the necessary hardware and software infrastructure to efficiently run computing and data intensive applications. The course provides detailed information on how to efficiently use Vital-IT's compute and storage infrastructure for life science applications.
Objectives:
• Obtain basic knowledge on high throughput and high performance computing
• Learn how to use Vital-IT's infrastructure for scientific applications (including hands-on exercises)
• Tips and tricks for effective and efficient cluster usage (incl. compute and storage usage guidelines)
• Discuss particular computing needs and requirements of course participantsRequirements:
• Basic understanding of working with command line tools on Linux or Windows-based operating systems (Link to our UNIX Fundamentals self-learning module)
• Scripting language such as bash or Perl is an asset
• Please bring your own PC with WIFI Eduroam activated (Windows with Putty application installed or a Linux or Mac with a Terminal application)
• Complete the exercise 'UNIX evalutation' before the course - see belowRegistration:
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Wednesday, 19 February 2014
(Heinz Stockinger, Vassilios Ioannidis)
09h00 -10h30
Introduction to HPC and Basic Infrastructure Usage
11h00 - 12h30
Exercises I
13h30 - 14h45
Advanced Infrastructure Usage and Use Case Discussion
15h00 - 16h30
Exercises II
16h30 - 17h00
Optional exam