User Documentation – Research Computing @ RIT

• Getting a Research Computing Account – http://apply.rc.rit.edu
• Connecting to Research Computing Systems with SSH
  • Linux and Mac OSX - openssh
  • Windows - putty.exe
• File Management - Getting your files to and from RC systems
  • Linux and Mac OSX - scp
  • Mac OSX - Fugu
  • Windows - WinSCP
  • Dropbox
• Using the bash shell and running software
  • The basics
  • Editing files
  • File redirection and pipes
  • Using software
  • Extras
• Using the Cluster – Introduction
  • Checking the status of the cluster
  • Submitting your first job
• Using the Cluster – Advanced Usage
  • Looping
  • Preempting
  • Dependent Jobs
  • Claiming the nVidia GPUs
• Migrating to tropos from an older cluster
  • Migrating from werner.rc.rit.edu
  • Migrating from solvay.rc.rit.edu
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • How do I determine what QOS I can submit to on the tropos cluster?
  • How do I copy my code and input files to Research Computing systems?
  • I have a dropbox account. Can I use it with Research Computing?
• History of Research Computing Clusters at RIT
  • IBM Cluster – 1998 - 2010
  • Solvay Cluster – 2008 - 2011
  • Werner Cluster – 2008 - 2011
  • Tropos Cluster – 2011 - present