# Best Practices

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homequota
workquota
scratchpurge
checkpointing
shell_environment
clusterusage
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Utilizing High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources effectively requires adherence to best practices. In this section, you will find essential guidance for managing your directory storage, checkpointing jobs, and cluster usage.

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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`database;1.5em;screen-full` Home Directory Storage Quota
:link: homequota
:link-type: doc

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

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[Learn more »](homequota)
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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`check-circle;1.5em;screen-full` Work Directory Storage Quota
:link: workquota
:link-type: doc

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

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[Learn more »](workquota)
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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`file-removed;1.5em;screen-full` Scratch Directory Purge
:link: scratchpurge
:link-type: doc

Learn how to use /scratch effectively, before and after a purge.

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[Learn more »](scratchpurge)
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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`git-pull-request;1.5em;sd-mr-1` Checkpointing Jobs
:link: checkpointing
:link-type: doc

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

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[Learn more »](checkpointing)
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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`git-pull-request;1.5em;sd-mr-1` Shell Environment on the Cluster
:link: shell_environment
:link-type: doc

Best practices for using the shell environment on Discovery.

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[Learn more »](shell_environment)
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:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`hubot;1.5em;sd-mr-1` Cluster Usage
:link: clusterusage
:link-type: doc

Guidelines about where tasks should be performed and the bots that monitor them.

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[Learn more »](clusterusage)
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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 {ref}`faq`.

Happy computing!