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Getting Started
Quick Start Guide
Essential information to get you started with SeaWulf quickly.
Cluster Overview
A high-level description of the SeaWulf cluster and its capabilities.
Glossary of Terms
Definitions of common HPC and SeaWulf-specific terminology.
HPC Cheat Sheet
A quick reference guide for common commands and operations.
Access and Accounts
Requesting Accounts & Project Numbers
How to request access to SeaWulf and get project allocations.
DUO Authentication
Setting up and using two-factor authentication for secure access.
Connecting to the Cluster
How to connect to SeaWulf using SSH, MobaXterm, Open OnDemand and other remote access tools.
Passwordless SSH
Set up SSH keys for secure, password-free login.
X11 Forwarding
How to run graphical applications on SeaWulf and display them locally.
Architecture and Resources
Architecture Overview
The overall design and capabilities of the SeaWulf cluster.
Queues Table
Detailed specifications for every queue (partition), including cores, memory, GPUs, and limits.
Queue Selection Guide
Tips, strategies, and a decision tree to help you pick the most efficient queue for your job.
High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Nodes
Information about high-bandwidth memory nodes and their use cases.
Shared Nodes
Information about shared compute resources and how to use them.
GPU Nodes
Details on GPU-accelerated compute nodes and their capabilities.
Job Scheduling and Management
SLURM Overview & Commands
Introduction to the SLURM workload manager used on SeaWulf.
Writing Job Scripts
How to structure job submission scripts for optimal results.
Interactive Jobs
Running interactive sessions on compute nodes.
Example Jobs
Sample job scripts for various types: MPI, OpenMP, GPU, and multi-node jobs.
Job Management
Monitoring, controlling, and optimizing your jobs on SeaWulf.
Storage and File Transfer
Storage Policies
Overview of SeaWulf storage areas, retention rules, and usage policies for home, scratch, and project spaces.
Checking Storage Quotas
Learn how to use the myquota command to view your storage and file usage across SeaWulf directories.
File Transfer with rsync, scp, sftp
Command-line tools for transferring data to and from SeaWulf.
Backing Up Data with rclone
Using Rclone to Backup SeaWulf data to BOX at Stony Brook or Google Drive.
Globus File Transfer
Using Globus for reliable, high-performance data transfers.
CIFS Access
Mounting SeaWulf storage on your local computer (RPX and General).
Software and Environment
Using Modules
How to load and use software installed on the cluster.
Managing Your Own Software
Best practices for installing and managing your own software.
Conda Environments
Creating and using Conda environments for reproducible research.
Python Package Management
Choosing between Conda, venv, and pip for managing Python environments.
Installing from Source
Guidelines for compiling and installing software from source code.
Policies and Best Practices
Login Node Etiquette
Appropriate use of login nodes and resource limitations.
Node Utilization
Best practices for efficient use of compute resources.
Fairshare and Job Priority Tips
Understanding job scheduling priorities and maximizing throughput.
When to Ask for Help
How to troubleshoot issues and get assistance from support staff.
Open OnDemand
Overview of Open OnDemand
Introduction to the web-based portal for accessing HPC resources.
Jupyter
Running Jupyter notebooks on SeaWulf through the Open OnDemand web interface.
RStudio
Using RStudio Server for R analysis through the Open OnDemand web interface.
MATLAB
Running Matlab through the Open OnDemand web interface.
Code Server
Running VS Code in your browser on SeaWulf compute resources.
SeaWulf Desktop
Access a full Linux desktop environment on SeaWulf compute nodes through your browser.
Job Composer
Submit and manage batch jobs on SeaWulf using Job Composer.