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 directory storage, checkpointing jobs, and cluster usage.
Learn about storage quotas and how to manage your home directory effectively.
Learn about storage quotas and how to manage your work directory effectively.
Learn how to use /scratch effectively, before and after a purge.
Discover how to save progress within long-running jobs, preventing loss of data.
Best practices for using the shell environment on Explorer.
Guidelines about where tasks should be performed and the bots that monitor them.
Learn a few suggested practices for a smooth transition from Discovery to Explorer.
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!