MPCDF Tutorial

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    Tutorial for new users

    Speakers: Klaus Reuter, Sebastian Ohlmann

    Part 1 (overview)

    Aim: support MPG scientist in data analysis, development etc.

    MPCDF operate:

    • several mid-range compute clusters,
    • long-term storage tape archives,...
    • remote-visualizaton infrastrcure (hardware, software)
    • see webpage  (docs.mpcdf.mpg.de)

    Systems:

    • HPC systems (Raven, Cobra, Draco), 5 year renewal cycle
    • Manage Linux clusters owned by various institutes
    • RVS (remote visualization):  rvs.mpcdf.mpg.de,  purely browser based, OpenGL rendering
    • Jupyter notebook service
    • HPC performance monitoring service (hpc-reports.mpcdf.mpg.de)
    • Data service: https://gitlab.mpcdf.mpg.de (also wikis, issues, boards) Sign-in: selfservice.mpcdf.mpg.de ; allows gues accounts
    • owncloud: datashare.mpcdf.mpg.de  (sign-up: selfservice.mpcdf.mpg.de, allows guest accounts)
    • Acount at mpcdf: www.mpcdf.mpg.de (For users - new users) Needs approval by director or representative

    Accessing the clusters:

    • Login through gateway machine  (gatezero.mpcdf.mpg.de)
    • Uses 2-factor authentication; needs OTP token
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