Scyld Computing Corporation is offering training for installation, configuration, administration, and programming of Beowulf clusters. Scyld has enlisted parallel programming experts and clustering researchers along with professional instructors to offer training programs for Beowulf clustering.

Class Dates and location:

Aug. 20-21: Scyld Computing, 914 Bay Ridge Road, Suite 220, Annapolis MD 21403.

Sept. 24-25: Penguin Computing, 965 Mission Street, Suite 730, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Course Description:

Building and Using a Beowulf Cluster
2 days $1195

A two day course on designing, constructing, and using a Beowulf cluster. This course covers everything from the history of Beowulf clusters to tools used for parallel programming.

Topics Covered Include:

Day One:

Introduction to Beowulf cluster terminology and basic concepts Cluster design considerations and software installation Description of cluster components and how they are used Basic cluster operation.

Day Two: · Compiling and running parallel applications · System administration including adding new nodes, checking the status of nodes, changing boot mechanisms, setting up filesystems, updating software, etc. · Creating and running programs and parallel programming

Audience:

This course is intended for both cluster users and administrators interested in constructing and maintaining a cluster for developing and running parallel applications. Some Linux experience is helpful, but not required.

Our course format is based on an instructor led classroom that includes a lecture, hand-outs, and demonstration sessions on a Beowulf cluster.

The training program can be tailored to meet specific customer needs and skill levels. We regularly offer training on both the east and west coasts that anyone can attend.

In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, on-site and off-site training can be scheduled for groups of eight or more. If you don't have a large enough group, we can add you to our waiting list and let you know when a course becomes available. Contact training@scyld.com for availability."