On-demand Training Courses

The following HPC and Grid Computing Courses are single session events that take place over half-a-day or a full day.
They are open to all members of staff and students, including visiting researchers.
They are arranged when there is sufficient demand.
You must apply to attend these courses as spaces are limited.

Level	Introduction
Course Length	3 Hours
Content	Provides a hands on introduction to the Unix Linux operating system. The course provides training in using and understanding how to use and access applications running on remote machines such as those provided by the White Rose Grid. Students will gain an understanding of using UNIX/LINUX, Secure Shell protocols (such as ssh, scp and sftp) X Windows Using Exceed.
Frequency	September/March
How to Book	Apply to Attend here
Links	Introduction to Linux

Level	The course assumes that students have a working knowledge of the material covered in course CIC6001a.
Course Length	3 Hours
Content	Provides a hands on introduction to high performance computing using iceberg and the White Rose Grid. The course provides training in how jobs can be submitted to the grid in a manner that will provide a high throughput of work. Students will gain an understanding of Iceberg and the White Rose Grid, scheduling jobs using Sun Grid Engine, what applications are available what application development tools are available.
Frequency	September/March
How to Book	Apply to Attend here
Links	Introduction to Iceberg

Level	Introduction
Course Length	6 Hours ( 2 X 3-hour sessions )
Content	Matlab is one of the main scientific and engineering programming, modelling and visualisation applications available on all major platforms. It contains powerful programming elements and visualisation tools that allow the user to develop complex computational and visualisation applications all within a single environment, using state of the art user interfaces. It can also be enhanced by a variety of optional specialised applications called 'toolboxes' some of which are also available at the University of Sheffield. This course is for people who want to develop state of the art scientific applications with strong visual context as rapidly as possible. Knowledge of a high level computer language is desirable but not necessary. The course is run on PCs, but is equally valid for Unix, Linux and Mac users.
Frequency	September/March
How to Book	Apply to Attend here
Links	Course Material