A default computing environment is automatically set up for you when your HPC cluster account is created. It provides access to the default compilers, directories, and software you need to use its resources efficiently. Eventually, you may find that the default environment doesn't meet your specific usage requirements. When that happens, you may customize your environment by configuring various settings and creating shortcuts for accomplishing tasks you perform regularly.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to customize your HPC cluster computing environment using Unix commands and the Modules package.