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Computingresources
in AMATHSysadmins
Andreas FreundNathan Lee
Department intranetAll of the following information (including
these slides and more) can be found at
http://depts.washington.edu/amath/private/
● Computing Scholarship for PhD students● Loaner computers● Computing resources● Printing● Software● Instructor add codes● Mailing lists● Teaching resources● Room reservations● AMATH Wiki● Reimbursement form● And more!
Information found on intranet
If you have a question or need help
● We can take care of things directly by email (most common method).
● If something requires in-person attention in Lewis, we can arrange with proper COVID-19 preventative measures
Example questions
● Appropriate kinds of questions and requests○ “Which computing tools are provided by the
department or university to students and faculty?”○ “How do I access said tools?”○ “Could software X be installed on server Y?”○ “Where can I put a student webpage and how
should I get started?”○ “Is doppio down?”○ “I think cardamom is out of ink.”
Example questions
● Inappropriate kinds of questions and requests○ “Could you help me with my MATLAB code? What
am I doing wrong?”○ “I don't understand how to use software X. Could
you give me a tutorial?”○ “Where can I get an illegal free copy of software
X?”○ “Please help me design a student webpage.”
Resources: UW Zoom
● washington.zoom.us● Unlimited duration● Up to 300 participants● More information on UW-IT site:
○ https://itconnect.uw.edu/connect/phones/conferencing/zoom-video-conferencing/
Resources: loaners
● Projectors● MacBook Airs
○ Maximum one week○ Not for long term teaching use○ Available from mailroom
● Surface Pro○ For teaching, research, and class-taking use○ Borrow for up to a quarter○ Contact [email protected].
● Email us to coordinate contactless pickup
Resources: computing
● Linux servers (available via ssh)○ americano.amath.washington.edu○ cubano.amath○ doppio.amath○ galao.amath○ latte.amath○ mocha.amath
● For gpu access on doppio email [email protected].
● Storage is not backed up!
Server guidelines
● Set priority of processes using nice○ 7 for long jobs○ 14 for long parallel jobs
● Monitor and be mindful of memory usage● Check server status before starting jobs
Usage plot on intranet
Resources: software
● Computing servers outfitted with○ MATLAB○ Python with Numpy + Scipy + Matplotlib + many
other common libraries○ gcc, gfortran, clang/llvm, mpi, and various other
C/C++ and Fortran libraries○ If something not installed:
■ You can install locally■ Or email us and we will install on the server
To do: intranet access
● Make sure you can access intranet.○ https://depts.washington.edu/amath/private/○ You’ll need to use your UW login information.○ Email us if you cannot log in.
To do: edit your profile● Provide information for department
directory (once you’ve been added).● Can add CV, research information, link to
personal webpage, etc.● Set up professional webpage
○ http://www.washington.edu/itconnect/connect/web-publishing/shared-hosting/
To do: software
● Get software available for free or at reduced cost through UWare.○ Mathematica, Maple, Office, Windows, Sophos
Antivirus, etc.○ MATLAB is now free for students!○ https://itconnect.uw.edu/wares/uware/
To do: Dropbox● Need more Dropbox storage?● Can request to join amath Dropbox group
○ Email [email protected] ● Will have increased storage● Account is removed from group after
graduation
To do: computing● Try to log on to department computing
servers.● Check intranet for available resources.● If more computing power is needed, try the
Research Computing Club.○ http://depts.washington.edu/uwrcc/○ They have access to UW’s supercomputer cluster,
Hyak.○ They can also award grants for cloud computing
(AWS).
Relevant information for eventual return to
Lewis
Resources: lab
● Two Mac Minis○ Username: amath○ Password: allowed
● Two Linux desktops○ Log in with UW NetID
● Rules○ Do not turn off the computing servers.○ Do not disconnect any cables.
Resources: printing● Printers
○ anise.amath.washington.edu (second-floor mailroom)
○ cardamom.amath (first-floor lab)○ fennel.amath (first-floor lab)○ dill.amath (third-floor lounge)
● Setup instructions on intranet● Rules
○ Always print double-sided (duplex).○ If a print job does not resolve, do not immediately
reprint! Contact us.○ Only print in color if necessary.○ Use anise for large jobs.
To do: set up printing
● Again, information is provided on the intranet.
● Let us know if you run into trouble.
And remember
if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or any issues related to department
computing, contact