Parallel File Systems in HPC – BeeGFS and How to Install

Information

Parallel storage is increasingly important for parallel computing. It enables clients to scale their storage volumes and significantly enhance their throughput. BeeGFS is one of the leading parallel cluster file systems, developed with a strong focus on performance and designed for easy installation and management. Participate in the workshop to learn more about the importance of a parallel file system in HPC, the differentiators of BeeGFS, and how to install and use it.

Abstract

Parallel storage is increasingly important for parallel computing. It enables clients to scale their storage volumes and significantly enhance their throughput. BeeGFS is one of the leading parallel cluster file systems, developed with a strong focus on performance and designed for easy installation and management. Participate in the workshop to learn more about the importance of a parallel file system in HPC, the differentiators of BeeGFS, and how to install and use it. For more information, visit www.beegfs.io.

The tutorial will be in English

Topic and Relevance

• What is a parallel file system and why use them in HPC?
• Basics of BeeGFS
• Demo: Installation of BeeGFS
• Hands-On: Install Your Own BeeGFS

The goals of this workshop are:

• Understanding the need for parallel storage in an HPC environment
• Setting up a basic BeeGFS installation and mounting a parallel file system

Resources and Duration

3h duration. The participant should have a notebook with WiFi and a SSH client installed.

Audience

Until 20 participants is acceptable

Student’s Prerequisites

Laptop with an SSH client, basic Linux knowledge (RPM installation, editing of config files)

Previous Edition
It is a novelty for this edition. Something similar was given in other event (AWS Australia) but is not the same.

More information: T04-TUTORIAL BEEGFS