Introduction to Cluster Computing at Goethe NHR & Fuchs

by Anna Bartsch, Christian Jankowiak (Goethe University Frankfurt)

Thursday 7 May 2026, 13:00 → 16:00 Europe/Zurich

S1 (Otto-Stern-Zentrum)

This lecture offers an essential introduction to cluster computing at Goethe-NHR & Fuchs and the SLURM workload manager. Key topics include:

1. Cluster Basics: Understanding cluster architecture and access methods.

2. Hardware and Software: Overview of hardware components and software configurations.

3. Spack: installing scientific software with spack package manager.

4. SLURM Overview: Introduction to SLURM’s role in job scheduling and resource management.

5. Practical SLURM Examples
   

Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and practical skills in using cluster computing and SLURM effectively.

Location: This course will be held in a hybrid format via zoom and on-site. It takes place on Campus Riedberg of Goethe University Frankfurt in Otto-Stern-Zentrum, room S1.

Eligibility: Exclusive to members of academic institutions. The organizers reserve the right to revoke non-eligible registrations!

Key Topics:

• Cluster Basics

• Spack package manager

• Slurm

Prerequisites:

• Proficiency in shell commands

• Basic understanding of Cluster Computing would be helpful

Organization: Organized by the NHR-SW.

Language:  English