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Introduction
Using the PCN Cluster, ``Amdahl''
Preston M. Smith
psmith@physics,purdue.edu
February 22, 2005
Introduction
Overview of the Cluster
The Master Node
amdahl
Centralized Resources, and Hardware Information
Using the Cluster for Work
Compilers
Efficiency Tips
Installed Software
Languages
Libraries
Parallel Programming Toolkits
Other applications
Notes on Installed software
MPICH
ATLAS, LAPACK
IMSL Libraries
Grid Applications
CMS
VERITAS
Mathematica
Maple 8
Portland Group Compilers
Submitting Jobs for Execution
Example PBS Script
Notes on PBS Scripts
Interactive PBS Scripts
Node and Job Attributes
Job Walltime Estimates
Serial Computations
Running MPI Parallel Programs with PBS
Useful PBS Commands
Dedicated resources
Current PBS queues
Effective use of Storage
NFS Storage
Local scratch and temporary storage
I/O tips
Useful Resources for Further Information
Further Reading
ITAP Research Computing Offerings
Appendix A: How to Contribute
Appendix B: Cluster Hardware Specifications
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