NSCC Introductory Workshop for ASPIRE 2A+

This workshop will provide new users with information on the overall setup for the ASPIRE 2A+ system.

Together with a hands-on session, participants will be able to experience the system onboarding process and learn how to submit a job request onto the ASPIRE 2A+ system.

The ASPIRE 2A+ system is significantly different from ASPIRE 2A. To familiarise yourself with the new system, we strongly encourage all team members from each approved project to attend the ASPIRE 2A+ Introductory Workshop.

For technical enquiries, please contact NSCC Singapore’s helpdesk at [email protected]

For more information, please visit our website https://www.nscc.sg

Introductory Workshop for ASPIRE 2A+
Date : 24 September 2025
Time : 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Location : Charles Babbage Room @ NSCC, #17-01, 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis South, Singapore 138632

Registration will close 1 week before the commencement date of the workshop.

Agenda

  1. Introduction to NSCC Singapore
  2. About HPC
  3. ASPIRE 2A+ Architecture
  4. Login Nodes and ASPIRE2A+ Storage
  5. File Transfer
  6. Service Unit Allocation
  7. Software Environment
  8. PBS Professional (Job Scheduler)
  9. Usage Best Practices
  10. NSCC Singapore’s Helpdesk/Support
  11. Q&A

Prerequisites

  1. Laptop to use in hands-on session
  2. Preferred to have basic knowledge in Linux CLI operations
  3. Read through the training materials and FAQ
  4. Ensure you are able to login to the ASPIRE 2A+ system before the workshop.

Expected outcome
At the end of the course, the user will gain a better understanding of the overall system setup of ASPIRE 2A+. ASPIRE 2A+ account will be created for new users during the workshop and will be ready to be used after. The user will also learn how to transfer a file, compile a program, and submit it to ASPIRE 2A+.

Choose Your HPC System
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