HPC Training

Comprehensive training programs to master the Sapitwa HPC cluster.

Mandatory Training Requirement

All users must complete required training modules before accessing the Sapitwa HPC cluster. Access will be granted only after successful completion of the core training modules.

Core Training Modules

Essential Skills

Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)

  • • Basic shell commands
  • • File system navigation
  • • Permissions and security

SLURM Job Scheduler

  • • Job submission and management
  • • Resource allocation
  • • Queue management

Environment Modules (Lmod)

  • • Loading and unloading modules
  • • Managing software dependencies
  • • Version management

Open OnDemand Web Portal

  • • Web-based job submission
  • • Interactive apps and sessions
  • • File management interface
  • • Remote desktop access
  • • Job monitoring and management

Specialized Training Tracks

Bioinformatics Track

NGS Data Analysis
Genomics Pipeline Development
Parallel Processing for Bioinformatics
Best Practices for Biological Data Management

Statistics and Data Analysis Track

R and Python for Statistical Computing
Parallel Statistical Analysis
Large Dataset Management
Statistical Modeling on HPC

Machine Learning/AI Track

GPU Computing Fundamentals
Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Distributed ML Training
Model Optimization for HPC

Resource Management Tools

Platform Tools

XDMoD (Under development)

  • • Job monitoring and reporting
  • • Resource usage analysis
  • • Performance metrics

Coldfront (Under development)

  • • Resource allocation requests
  • • Project management
  • • Storage quota management

Training Schedule and Registration

Core training sessions for large groups are conducted annually
Specialized tracks are scheduled as and when required
Both in-person and virtual training options are available
One-on-one mentoring sessions are available upon request

Training Resources

Training materials available on the MLW HPC Community MS-Teams Channel
Hands-on exercises and sample scripts
Documentation and quick reference guides

Contact the HPC Team

To request a training or inquire about specialized sessions:

Email: hpc-support@mlw.mw
Internal Extension: 222/230