Register to attend the workshop at the bottom of this page. Zoom link will be emailed after filling out the registration form.

Amarel account: Apply here as soon as possible. You must have an Amarel account set up before the workshop.

VPN setup: You have to be connected on Rutgers’ network or be on VPN to access Amarel resources.

Expected background: Some Linux experience or an “Intro to Linux” tutorial covering fundamental Linux skills (logging-in; using commands like cd, ls, cp, rm; using a text editor).

Additional information: A laptop computer running Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux will be required to participate. Wireless campus network connectivity will also be required. Other mobile computing systems (e.g., tablets) will work if an SSH client is installed.

SSH setup: Windows users must install an SSH client like PuTTY or MobaXterm. Alternatively, Windows 10 users can install the complete Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Workshop content: This fast-paced 3-hour short course offers a brief introduction to using a Linux cluster. The goal is to help everyone make those first few steps toward productively using a Linux cluster for research — all members of the Rutgers community have free access to the Amarel Cluster. The workshop covers the basics of HPC Cluster, Web access to the cluster, SLURM, File System and Storage, and Setting up environment for the Software Stacks.

If you have questions or need help, please email Bala Desinghu.

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