GRIT HPC Instructor Notes for GEOG-288KC

Course Setup Overview

This document provides additional information for instructors and administrators setting up the GEOG-288KC course on GRIT HPC.

Key Configuration Details

Kernel Location

Main kernel path: /home/g288kc/.local/share/jupyter/kernels/geoai
Type: Shared kernel accessible to all course users via symbolic links

Resource Recommendations

Default CPUs: 4 cores (suitable for most coursework)
Default RAM: 16 GB (adjust for data-intensive projects)
Max session duration: 168 hours (7 days)

Partition Information

Required partition: grit_nodes
Purpose: Dedicated compute nodes for GRIT users

Student Setup Checklist

Ensure each student completes:

✅ GRIT account creation
✅ SSH access verification
✅ Symbolic link creation for geoAI kernel
✅ Successful Jupyter Notebook launch
✅ geoAI kernel selection and verification

Common Issues and Solutions

Account Creation Delays

New accounts may take 24-48 hours to activate
Verify students are added to appropriate groups

Kernel Access Problems

Students may need to:

# Remove existing link if corrupted
rm -rf ~/.local/share/jupyter/kernels/geoai

# Recreate the symbolic link
ln -s /home/g288kc/.local/share/jupyter/kernels/geoai ~/.local/share/jupyter/kernels/

Resource Limitations

Monitor overall usage to prevent resource exhaustion
Consider staggering assignment deadlines to distribute load

Maintenance Tasks

Regular Checks

Verify kernel installation is intact
Monitor disk usage in shared directories
Check for orphaned Jupyter sessions

End of Semester

Remind students to save their work locally
Clean up temporary files and old sessions
Archive any course-specific data as needed

Support Contacts

GRIT HPC Support: Contact through official channels
Course Administrator: Maintain updated contact information
Technical Issues: Document common problems and solutions

Note: This document is for instructor reference and contains administrative details not included in the student guide.