Computing Course for Particle Physics Research Students

2010 Thursdays 11:00 - 12:00 in the Fisher Room.

We also have copies of Programming talks on the web.

14 Oct The Computing Facilities

• Networking and Communication. Chris Hunter
• PP Unix Overview Pete Gronbech

21 Oct Linux

•  Use of the local batch systems, connecting via X and ssh. Ewan MacMahon

28 Oct Grid Computing

• Overview.
• Job submission: Low level (glite-wms) and high level (Ganga)
• Storage elements and the interfaces to them

Ewan MacMahon.

Please Note:-

The sole function of this short computing lecture course is to help new postgraduate students in PP exploit the local computing facilities effectively. As the computing environment is dynamic, the contents of this course is kept under constant review, in consultation with its intended audience.

If you have any comments about these lectures PLEASE email:-

p.gronbech1@physics.ox.ac.uk   P. Gronbech October 2010