Introduction to High Performance Computing: Setup

Files for Workshop

Download two files needed for this workshop sleep.sh bowtie.sh

HPC Access

You will need to have an HPC user account for the workshop. Create an account at my.osc.edu and get instructions on joining a project from the workshop moderator.

Connecting to cluster

You can download an SSH client below if you wish, but we will do all of today’s activities using our web portal, OnDemand https://ondemand.osc.edu.

Windows

Install PuTTY Client, ensure you pick the appropriate 32 or 64 bit edition.

macOS

OSx comes pre-isntalled with an SSH Client, access it via your terminal.

Linux

Linux OS comes pre-isntalled with an SSH Client, access it via your terminal.

STFP

GUI tools to make transferring files easier.

All OS

Filezilla is still a useful tool, but today’s file transfers will not require it.

FileZilla is a Graphical Program used to transfer files between your computer and a remote HPC setup. Filezilla can be used on Windows, OSx, and Linux.