User Guides & FAQs

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User Guides

• Batch Processing Help for HPC's Compute Resource
• Using HPC's Network File Store
• Running Graphical Programs on the Compute Resource
• Using Environment Modules
• Secure Shell Help
• Web Links

Linux and Unix Guides

• Intro to Unix 1
• Intro to Unix 2
• Unix For Dos Users

Frequently Asked Questions

General Assistance

• Who should I contact for help?
• Does the supercomputer have online documentation?

Hardware

• What type of supercomputer is it?
• How many CPUs does it have?
• How much memory does it have?

Programming and Software

• What programming languages are on the supercomputer?
• What programming libraries are on the supercomputer?
• What major applications are on the supercomputer?
• My program compiled/worked perfectly on another machine. Why doesn't it work now?
• My program won't work, it crashes and says something about a "core dump". What's happening?

Policies

• What does it cost to use the supercomputer?
• Are there any quotas in place?
• Where should I put my temporary/large files?

Archived User Guides

• Sirius Batch Processing Help
• Connecting to Sirius from Windows