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Note that new users are highly encouraged to take the [[New_user_training|New User Training]] course to familiarize themselves with using a supercomputer for research, save time, and avoid many beginner mistakes.
 
Note that new users are highly encouraged to take the [[New_user_training|New User Training]] course to familiarize themselves with using a supercomputer for research, save time, and avoid many beginner mistakes.
  
=Introduction to Using HiPerGator=
 
  
To use HiPerGator or HiPerGator-AI you need 4 basic parts, learn about them below!
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=From Zero to HiPerGator=
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[[Image:Interface.png|frameless|upright=1| link=HPG Interfaces]]
 
[[Image:Computation.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Computation]]
 
[[Image:Scheduling.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Scheduling]]
 
[[Image:Storage.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Data Management]]
 
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==From Zero to HiPerGator==
 
 
===Initial Consult===
 
===Initial Consult===
 
If a face-to-face discussion about the group's needs is needed you can [https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UFITResearchComputingSupport@uflorida.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ schedule an appointment] to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/get-support/walk-in-support/ meet with one of the UF Research Computing Facilitators] face-to-face or virtually, or [https://support.rc.ufl.edu/ submit a support request to start the conversation].  
 
If a face-to-face discussion about the group's needs is needed you can [https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UFITResearchComputingSupport@uflorida.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ schedule an appointment] to [https://www.rc.ufl.edu/get-support/walk-in-support/ meet with one of the UF Research Computing Facilitators] face-to-face or virtually, or [https://support.rc.ufl.edu/ submit a support request to start the conversation].  
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'''At this point a group is established on HiPerGator and can continue their computational work. See below for more details on the basic use.'''
 
'''At this point a group is established on HiPerGator and can continue their computational work. See below for more details on the basic use.'''
==Using HiPerGator==
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=Using HiPerGator=
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To use HiPerGator or HiPerGator-AI you must have basic understanding the following concepts:
 
* Use the various [[HPG Interfaces]] to connect to the system.
 
* Use the various [[HPG Interfaces]] to connect to the system.
 
* See [[HPG Computation]] for an overview of running analyses on HiPerGator.
 
* See [[HPG Computation]] for an overview of running analyses on HiPerGator.
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* Learn how to manage data on the filesystems in [[Storage]] and how to transfer it in or out in [[HPG Data Management]].
 
* Learn how to manage data on the filesystems in [[Storage]] and how to transfer it in or out in [[HPG Data Management]].
  
==Getting help==
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Click on the buttons below to explore.
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[[Image:Interface.png|frameless|upright=1| link=HPG Interfaces]]
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[[Image:Computation.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Computation]]
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[[Image:Scheduling.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Scheduling]]
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[[Image:Storage.png|frameless|upright=1|link=HPG Data Management]]
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=Getting help=
 
If you are having problems using the UFRC system, try our resources at [https://help.rc.ufl.edu/doc/Category:Help Help] or let our staff know by submitting a [http://support.rc.ufl.edu support request].
 
If you are having problems using the UFRC system, try our resources at [https://help.rc.ufl.edu/doc/Category:Help Help] or let our staff know by submitting a [http://support.rc.ufl.edu support request].

Revision as of 19:34, 22 April 2024

Welcome to UF Research Computing! This page is intended to help new clients getting started on HiPerGator use.

Note that new users are highly encouraged to take the New User Training course to familiarize themselves with using a supercomputer for research, save time, and avoid many beginner mistakes.


From Zero to HiPerGator

Initial Consult

If a face-to-face discussion about the group's needs is needed you can schedule an appointment to meet with one of the UF Research Computing Facilitators face-to-face or virtually, or submit a support request to start the conversation.

HiPerGator Accounts

Group's sponsor has to be the first person to request a HiPerGator account indicating that they are a new sponsor. In the process we will create their sponsored group.

Afterwards, group members will be able to submit HiPerGator account requests indicating their PI as the sponsor. Once approved, their linux accounts will be created.

Note: accounts can only be added to groups with allocations either trial or purchased.

Trial Allocation

We recommend that the group's sponsor request a free trial allocation for storage and computational resources to get the group started on HiPerGator. Group members can then use HiPerGator for the 3 month duration of the trial allocation to figure out what resources and applications they really need.

Purchasing Resources

After or while the group uses a trial allocation to determine the computational and storage resources it needs the group's sponsor can submit a purchase request for hardware (5-years) or services (3-months to longer) to invest into the resources to cover the group's HiPerGator use.

Some groups may have access to shared departmental allocations. In this case, instead of purchasing resources, group members can request to be added to the departmental group to gain access to the shared resources.

Some examples of departments with shared allocations include the Genetics Institute, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Statistics Department, Biostatistics Department, Center for Compressible Multiphase Turbulence (CCMT), Cognitive Aging and Memory Clinical Translational Research Program (CAMCTRP), Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials, Physics Department, and Plant Pathology Department. In addition, several research groups working on collaborative projects have shared allocations accessible to members of those projects.

At this point a group is established on HiPerGator and can continue their computational work. See below for more details on the basic use.

Using HiPerGator

To use HiPerGator or HiPerGator-AI you must have basic understanding the following concepts:

Click on the buttons below to explore.

Interface.png Computation.png Scheduling.png Storage.png


Getting help

If you are having problems using the UFRC system, try our resources at Help or let our staff know by submitting a support request.