Best Practices#

Utilizing High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources effectively requires adherence to best practices. In this section, you will find essential guidance for managing your home directory storage, checkpointing jobs, optimizing performance, and software best practices.

Home Directory Storage Quota#

Learn about storage quotas and how to manage your home directory effectively.

  • Quota Limits: Understanding your storage allocation.

  • Managing Storage: Tips for maintaining an efficient workspace.

Checkpointing Jobs#

Discover how to save progress within long-running jobs, preventing loss of data.

  • What is Checkpointing?: An introduction to the concept.

  • Implementing Checkpointing: Step-by-step guidance.

Optimizing Job Performance#

Guidelines and tips to get the most out of your computational tasks.

  • Performance Monitoring: Tools to assess job performance.

  • Performance Tuning: Adjusting settings for optimal results.

Best Software Practices#

Effective strategies and best practices for managing and using software on HPC.

  • Software Selection: Choosing the right tools.

  • Software Maintenance: Keeping your software environment up-to-date.


Applying these best practices can greatly enhance your HPC experience. They ensure efficient use of resources, contribute to robust job execution, and facilitate optimal performance. If you need additional assistance, our support team is reachable at rchelp@northeastern.edu or consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Happy computing!