2018

Introduction to modules and software on a CÉCI cluster

by Bernard Van Renterghem (UCL CISM)

Europe/Brussels
DAO (Vinci building)

DAO

Vinci building

Vinci building, room A-182, Bâtiment Vinci, Place du Levant 1. More info on http://www.ceci-hpc.be/training.html#practicalinfo
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:

  • 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.

Organised by

UCLouvain/CISM

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