This lecture offers an essential introduction to cluster computing at Goethe-NHR & Fuchs, spack package manager and the SLURM workload manager. Key topics include:

• Cluster Basics: Understanding cluster architecture and access methods.
• Hardware and Software: Overview of hardware components and software configurations.
• Spack: Installing scientific software with spack package manager.
• SLURM Overview: Introduction to SLURM’s role in job scheduling and resource management.
• Practical SLURM Examples

Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and practical skills in using cluster computing, spack and SLURM effectively.

Location: This course will be held in a hybrid format via zoom and on-site. It takes place on Campus Riedberg of Goethe University Frankfurt in Otto-Stern-Zentrum, room S1. Please register if you would like to participate.

Eligibility: Exclusive to members of academic institutions. The organizers reserve the right to revoke non-eligible registrations!

Key Topics:

• Cluster Basics
• Spack package manager
• Slurm

Prerequisites:

• Proficiency in shell commands
• Basic understanding of Cluster Computing and Programming skills are helpful