Getting Started¶
Welcome to the CoSTAR cluster! This guide can be your roadmap to getting up and running on the GPU-accelerated cluster for creative technologies, virtual production, and AI/ML.
If you are new to High Performance Computing (HPC), the sheer volume of documentation can be overwhelming.
Follow the steps below to go from learning the basics to running your very first job.
The New User Journey¶
Explore the following pages first to get started on the cluster.
A step-by-step introduction to the CoSTAR high performance computing cluster for beginners.
Connect via the beginner-friendly Open OnDemand web portal or via traditional SSH.
Learn about quotas and where to store your code and data.
Head to the tutorials section to copy a “Hello World” template and submit your first test job to the queue.
Signposts & Next Steps¶
Once you have the basics down, explore these key areas to level up your CoSTAR skills and tailor the cluster to your specific workload:
Learn how to run and manage software on the cluster.
Learn how to write advanced batch scripts and request specific GPU types.
Find out what kinds of support are available.