HPC Computing Guides

Below is a list of guides for some of the most common tasks our users need to carry out as they begin and continue to use the HPC resources at the CHTC.

User Expectations

Read through these user expectations and policies before using CHTC services.

HPC Documentation

Basics and Policies

HPC Cluster Overview Connect to CHTC Transfer Files between CHTC and your Computer Automate CHTC Log In Transfer Files Between CHTC and ResearchDrive Access a Private GitHub Repository Remotely

Job Submission

Submitting and Managing Jobs Using SLURM

Software Solutions

Use Software on the HPC Cluster Set Up Spack on HPC Install Software Using Spack Create Custom Modules Using Spack Using Apptainer Containers on HPC Building an Apptainer Container

External Documentation

Software Carpentry ( Online courses and videos; readings ) HTCondor Manual Slurm Manual DoIT Software Training for Students ( free on-campus courses )

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