.. _tutorials-onboarding-m2:

Module 2: Storage
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Learn about the high-performance parallel file systems backing the cluster, managing storage quotas, and best practices for data handling.


Learning Goals
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By the end of this module, you will be able to:

* Know what a high-performance parallel file systems is
* Differentiate between standard home space and shared scratch space.
* Query, monitor, and manage your project's storage quotas.
* Implement data-handling best practices to optimize AI / ML training workflows.

Module Navigation
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   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`database` 2.1 Storage Overview & Slides
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m2-storage
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      :class-card: sd-outline-info

      Learn about our NVMe-backed WekaFS parallel storage layout and view the module presentation slides.

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`checklist` 2.2 Self-Check Quiz
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m2-quiz
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      :class-card: sd-outline-success

      Verify your understanding of CoSTAR data directories and retention policies.

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   m2_storage
   m2_quiz