Getting Started#

Welcome to the Getting Started guide for our HPC! Here, you will find essential information to kickstart your journey with our HPC cluster. This section is designed to assist both newcomers and experienced users in accessing and utilizing our computing resources.

Getting Access

Before you can use our HPC cluster, you need to request access.

Account Manager

Manage your account credentials and cluster environment.

Connecting To Cluster

Support for Connecting on Mac and Connecting on Windows.

Getting Access#

Follow the steps outlined below:

Fill Out the Access Request Form: Instructions on requesting an HPC account, with all required details.
Wait for Approval: Our team will review your application and notify you via email.
Accept Terms and Conditions: Read and accept our usage policies.

Account Manager#

Managing your account effectively ensures a smooth experience with our system.

Reset Password: Use the Passwordless SSH if needed.
Update Profile Information: Keep your contact details up to date.
Monitor Usage: Track your resource consumption (i.e., Monitoring and Managing Jobs).

Connecting to Cluster#

Once you have access, you will want to connect to the cluster to begin your work.

Using SSH: Connect using SSH from a command-line interface. Here is an example for Linux/Mac users:
```
ssh [email protected]
```
Mac Users: Connect a Mac via terminal using SSH.
Windows Users: You may use tools like PuTTY for SSH connections for Connecting on Windows.
File Transfers: Use SCP or SFTP for secure file transfers: be sure use the transfer node when Transfer Data. Other options for transferring files using a graphical interface include OOD File Explorer or via Globus.

scp -r <source-path> <user-name>@xfer.discovery.neu.edu:<target-path>

Accessing GUI Applications: Details on using remote desktop or X-forwarding.