Workshops - 2025

High Performance Computing Workshop - May 21-23, 2025#

Join us for the spring 2025 high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud workshop, open to all researchers from Manitoba institutions. The workshop will be in-person and take place at the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus). This is a great opportunity to learn about local (Grex) and national (The Alliance) research computing infrastructure in Canada, and to enhance your skills and efficiency using HPC and OpenStack cloud systems.

What to expect: The workshop will feature a mix of talks and hands-on sessions, covering topics such as:

  • Introduction to BASH and Linux shell scripting.
  • Beginner’s tutorial on using the SLURM scheduler and Lmod for software modules.
  • Interactive computing with Open OnDemand and Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Introduction to the Globus file transfer service.
  • Getting started with the community OpenStack cloud.
  • Dates: May 21–23, 2025
  • May 21, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • May 22, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • May 23, 10 AM - 12 PM

  • Location: Room 207, Robson Hall, University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus).

  • Registration: The Workshop is free, but RSVP via EventBrite is required.

  • Optional: If you do not have already a CCDB account, registering at ccdb.alliancecan.ca few days prior to the workshop.

The exact program schedule will be emailed to all registered participants one week before the event.