8 October 2026 to 18 February 2027
Europe/Brussels timezone

How to choose/activate the software version of your choice

15 Oct 2026, 11:45
1h 15m
A.04B SCES (Louvain-La-Neuve)

A.04B SCES

Louvain-La-Neuve

Place des sciences, 1 Louvain-La-Neuve

Speaker

Bernard Van Renterghem (UCL CISM)

Description

Software installed on the clusters is organised and managed with environment modules that allow choosing a specific version of a software package compiled with a given compiler, linked to chosen libraries, etc. This session explains how modules are used on the clusters.

Contents Information
• The installed software
• The modules command
• What is EasyBuild
• What are the different toolchains
• How to install software by yourself
Prerequisite:
• Being able to use SSH with private keys
• Being familiar with a text editor
• Mastering the Linux command line and the GNU utilities (mkdir, cp, scp, etc.)

Type: Hands-on
Target audience: Everyone
Must: This session is a must for anyone.

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