This lesson is being piloted (Beta version)

DUNE Computing Training December 2021 edition

The aim of this tutorial is to provide participants an expedited opportunity to learn the basics of DUNE Computing. A three half-day version of this tutorial was offered in May 2021 and may prove to be a reference.

Here our schedule spans two parts, and advise your complete attention throughout.

Prerequisites

Command line experience is necessary for this training. We recommend the participants to go through The Unix Shell, if new to the command line (also known as terminal or shell).

By the end of this workshop, participants will know how to:

Getting Started

First step: follow the directions in the “Setup” to arrived prepared for this event. Follow the instructions; we give you an easy exercise to make sure you are good to go.

You will need a valid FNAL or CERN account to be able to do the tutorial and be on the DUNE Collaboration member list. If you do not, contact your team leader.

Schedule for Friday, December 10, 2021, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm (CT)

Schedule

Setup Get ready for the training.
00:00 1. Workshop Welcome and Introduction What should I expect in participating in this workshop?
00:05 2. Storage Spaces What are the types and roles of DUNE’s data volumes?
What are the commands and tools to handle data?
01:05 3. Data Management What are the data management tools and software for DUNE?
How are different software versions handled?
What are the best data management practices?
01:50 4. SAM by Schellman What event information can be queried for a given data file?
01:55 5. Quiz on Storage Spaces and Data Management Do you understand the storage spaces and data management principles?
02:00 6. Grid Job Submission and Common Errors How to submit grid jobs?
03:15 7. Quiz on Grid Job Submission Do you understand grid job submission protocols?
03:25 8. Code-makeover - Submit with POMS How to submit grid jobs with POMS?
03:40 9. Closing Remarks Are you fortified with enough information to start your event analysis?
03:45 Finish

The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.