Navigating the NMT HPC Documentation#
Welcome to the New Mexico Tech High Performance Computing documentation! This guide will help you find the information you need to effectively use our HPC cluster.
Documentation Structure#
Our documentation is organized into four main sections:
1. Getting Started#
Perfect for new users or those looking for quick answers:
Accounts and System Login: Learn how to get an account and connect to NMTHPC
Frequently Asked Questions: Quick answers to common questions
Acknowledging NMTHPC: How to cite NMTHPC resources in publications
2. Computing Environment#
Information about the system architecture and available resources:
Nodes and Filesystems: Hardware specifications and storage systems
Software Available on NMTHPC: Installed applications and modules
Transferring Data: Methods for moving data to and from the cluster
Monitoring Resources: Tools for tracking job status and resource usage
Partitions and QOS: Understanding job queues and priorities
3. Using NMTHPC#
Practical guides for running your computational work:
Running Interactive Jobs: Start interactive sessions for testing and development
Running Batch Jobs and SLURM Basics: Submit jobs to run without manual intervention
Using SLURM Job Arrays: Run many similar jobs efficiently
Running Jobs on GPU Nodes: Utilize GPU resources for accelerated computing
4. Software and Examples#
Detailed guides for specific applications:
Anaconda: Python environment management
Tips for Finding Information#
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Quick Search: Use your browser’s find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to search within a page for specific keywords.
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Common Workflows:
First time user? Start with Accounts and System Login
Ready to run jobs? Go to Running Batch Jobs
Need specific software? Check Software Available on NMTHPC
GPU computing? See Running Jobs on GPU Nodes
Getting Help#
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the documentation:
Check the FAQ for common questions
Contact our support team at hpc@nmthpc.atlassian.net
Include relevant details: job IDs, error messages, and what you’ve already tried
Contributing to Documentation#
Notice an error or have a suggestion? We welcome contributions to improve this documentation. Please contact the HPC support team with your feedback.