Using an HPC Cluster, or supercomputer, for scientific applications can significantly accelerate scientific research. They offer exceptional computing power, memory capacity, and parallel processing capabilities that cannot be achieved using a desktop computer. In this short tutorial, you will learn about the following:
- the basic components of an HPC Cluster
- the types of file systems available on an HPC cluster and the common policies for their use
- the steps that are commonly taken to run an application on an HPC cluster
While each HPC Cluster has unique characteristics, this tutorial describes the core components and how they can be used for scientific research. This knowledge can then be applied when using any HPC Cluster.
Note: This course provides a general description of using any HPC Cluster. For more specific information, see the tutorials for Getting Started on the Illinois Campus Cluster or Getting Started on NCSA Delta.