OSC X004 - Getting Started with Cardinal
This course provides essential guidance for migrating jobs to the Cardinal cluster at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), covering hardware, software, job scheduling, and the HBM feature. It also includes a refresher on HPC fundamentals and a deeper dive into Slurm, OSC’s first system without a compatibility layer.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: This course is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 1 hour(s) to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must achieve 80% or higher to earn a certificate.
Technology Requirements
The following is recommended:
- Reliable internet connection
- The current and previous major releases of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
What You'll Learn
- Connect to the Cardinal cluster and understand its node types.
- Navigate Cardinal’s storage systems, including data migration and backup options.
- Load and configure software modules, and adapt to compiler and package changes.
- Compile and run parallel programs using available compiler options.
- Submit and manage jobs with Slurm, including interactive vs. non-interactive jobs.
- Use and optimize High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for improved application performance.
What You'll Earn
- A Getting Started with Cardinal certificate from The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC)
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact oschelp@osc.edu.