Getting Started on the Cluster¶

Welcome to the cluster. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to authenticate, navigate the system, compile your code, and submit jobs — whether you are running your first Slurm script or migrating a complex multi-node simulation.

Please read it carefully. A few minutes here will save you hours of frustration later, and will help keep the cluster fast and fair for everyone.

Guide Contents¶

1. Architecture Overview
2. Authentication
3. The Login Node — Handle With Care
4. The Filesystem
5. The Module System
6. Running Jobs with Slurm
7. Supported Software
8. Cluster Etiquette
9. Troubleshooting & FAQ