Transition to coreHPC - Revision history

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	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
	* We can get accounts on ~~Core HPC~~ NOW - Sept 2026		* We can get accounts on CoreHPC NOW - Sept 2026. Please get one if you want to do LSD after Feb 1, 2027. We can help you if you have any trouble. Our FAC number is CX900007_DS1.
	* Wynton will be shutting down in Spring 2027.		* Wynton will be shutting down in Spring 2027. Anything you leave on Wynton after Feb 1, 2027 is potentially at risk. We will try to help, but you are responsible for your own projects and your own data.
	* Katie ~~already has docking~~ and ~~3D building running there~~		* Database building and docking is working on CoreHPC! Thank you to Katie! Instructions here: [[Building and Docking on CoreHPC]].
	* Katie is currently porting ChemSTEP		* Katie is currently porting ChemSTEP
	* I am ~~looking for~~ volunteers to help port other ~~aspects~~ of our software		* If you port something, please a. write a wiki page. b. tell others. c. have someone test your protocol. d. tell me it is "ready". Thank you.
			* I am actively recruiting volunteers to help port other parts of our software. Thank you.

	== What you should do ~~now~~ if you are a Wynton user or you need more compute than we have locally on C2 and C7 ==		== What you should do NOW if you are a Wynton user or you need more compute than we have locally on C2 and C7 ==
	* Start reducing your footprint on Wynton aka [[Cluster 3]].		* Start reducing your footprint on Wynton aka [[Cluster 3]].
	* For projects that are finished (published, abandoned) or small, please:		* For projects that are finished (published, abandoned) or small, please:
	** gzip/delete/tar aggressively, writing READMEs to anyone who might use them in future		** gzip/delete/tar aggressively, writing READMEs in each major directory for anyone who might use them in future
	** move to C7. We recommend against C2, because we are trying to reduce it~~, but~~ C2 is ~~ok too~~.		** move data off Wynton to C7. We recommend against C2, because we are trying to reduce it. But C2 is better than not at all.
	** make a separate backup using an external USB disk. These are available in my office BH508A.		** make a separate backup using an external USB disk. These are available in my office BH508A.
	** make a copy of your backup (you get one, we keep one), doubling the chances that the file can be recovered one day.		** make a copy of your backup (you get one, we keep one), doubling the chances that the file can be recovered one day. We can help.
	** label the disk, and write an email or wiki page about it, so we know what it is.		** label the disk, and write an email or wiki page about it, so we know what it is.
	** when you are sure it is backed up. delete from Wynton.		** when you are sure it is backed up. delete from Wynton. As our footprint is reduced, it will become easier to see what is left.
	* For projects that are ongoing:		* For projects that are ongoing:
	** be aware that you have about 5 months left, so it is not too soon to start backing up critical files.		** be aware that you have about 5 months left, so it is not too soon to start backing up critical files.
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	== What's next ==		== What's next ==
	* we will start really ~~bothering~~ you about moving to [[Cluster 8]] aka CoreHPC in January 2027.		* we will start really hassling you about moving to [[Cluster 8]] aka CoreHPC in January 2027. You don't want to be hassled, get started now.
	* I ~~am told both [[Cluster 8]] and [[Cluster 7]] have unused capacity that might be just what~~ you ~~need to move your jobs ahead~~.		* I will remind you about this every week from now until Feb 1, 2026.

	== Please write things down ==		== Please write things down ==
	* Please write a wiki page for any new procedure you develop		* Please write a wiki page for any new procedure you develop on C7 or C8.
	* You can write a wiki page, e.g. "My move to CoreHPC, volume 1" ~~just~~ to track your progress, ~~so that we can see~~ what ~~is going on~~.		* Please write a wiki page for any backup you make that you deposit with us.
			* You can write a wiki page, e.g. "My move to CoreHPC, volume 1" to track your progress. This is going to be complicated, best to communicate what you are doing. Tag your pages with [[Category:Transition 2027]].

	Thank you		Thank you

	[[Category:Cluster]]		[[Category:Cluster]]
			[[Category:Transition 2027]]

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Frodo moved page Transition to cluster 8 to Transition to coreHPC: familiarity

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This is about the transition to [[Cluster 8]] also known as CoreHPC / Santa Clara.

== Timeline ==
* We can get accounts on Core HPC NOW - Sept 2026
* Wynton will be shutting down in Spring 2027.
* Katie already has docking and 3D building running there
* Katie is currently porting ChemSTEP
* I am looking for volunteers to help port other aspects of our software

== What you should do now if you are a Wynton user or you need more compute than we have localled on C2 and C7 ==
* Start reducing your footprint on Wynton aka [[Cluster 3]].
* For projects that are finished (published, abandoned) or small, please:
** gzip/delete/tar aggressively, writing READMEs to anyone who might use them in future
** move to C7. We recommend against C2, because we are trying to reduce it, but C2 is ok too.
** make a separate backup using an external USB disk. These are available in my office.
** make a copy of your backup (you get one, we keep one) doubling your chances that the file can be recovered.
** label the disk, and write an email or wiki page about it, so we know what it is.
** when you are sure it is backed up. delete from Wynton.
* For projects that are ongoing:
** be aware that you have about 5 months left, so it is not too soon to start backing up critical files.
** if you do not really need Wynton, and could run on C7 or C8 (coreHPC), consider transitioning now to save trouble later.
** look critically at the files you control on Wynton and delete whatever you can if safe. e.g. temporary files. things you tried, and don't care about any more.

== What's next ==
* we will start really bothering you about moving to [[Cluster 8]] aka CoreHPC in January 2027.
* I am told both [[Cluster 8]] and [[Cluster 7]] have unused capacity that might be just what you need to move your jobs ahead.

== Please write things down ==
* Please write a wiki page for any new procedure you develop
* You can write a wiki page, e.g. "John's move to CoreHPC" just to track your progress, so that we can see what is going on.

Thank you

[[Category:Cluster]]

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	* I am looking for volunteers to help port other aspects of our software		* I am looking for volunteers to help port other aspects of our software

	== What you should do now if you are a Wynton user or you need more compute than we have ~~localled~~ on C2 and C7 ==		== What you should do now if you are a Wynton user or you need more compute than we have locally on C2 and C7 ==
	* Start reducing your footprint on Wynton aka [[Cluster 3]].		* Start reducing your footprint on Wynton aka [[Cluster 3]].
	* For projects that are finished (published, abandoned) or small, please:		* For projects that are finished (published, abandoned) or small, please:
	** gzip/delete/tar aggressively, writing READMEs to anyone who might use them in future		** gzip/delete/tar aggressively, writing READMEs to anyone who might use them in future
	** move to C7. We recommend against C2, because we are trying to reduce it, but C2 is ok too.		** move to C7. We recommend against C2, because we are trying to reduce it, but C2 is ok too.
	** make a separate backup using an external USB disk. These are available in my office.		** make a separate backup using an external USB disk. These are available in my office BH508A.
	** make a copy of your backup (you get one, we keep one) doubling ~~your~~ chances that the file can be recovered.		** make a copy of your backup (you get one, we keep one), doubling the chances that the file can be recovered one day.
	** label the disk, and write an email or wiki page about it, so we know what it is.		** label the disk, and write an email or wiki page about it, so we know what it is.
	** when you are sure it is backed up. delete from Wynton.		** when you are sure it is backed up. delete from Wynton.
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	== Please write things down ==		== Please write things down ==
	* Please write a wiki page for any new procedure you develop		* Please write a wiki page for any new procedure you develop
	* You can write a wiki page, e.g. "~~John's~~ move to CoreHPC" just to track your progress, so that we can see what is going on.		* You can write a wiki page, e.g. "My move to CoreHPC, volume 1" just to track your progress, so that we can see what is going on.

	Thank you		Thank you

	[[Category:Cluster]]		[[Category:Cluster]]