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Accessing the Shell through Open OnDemand

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  • What is Open OnDemand in relation to Accessing the Shell
  • How to Open a Shell Session on Open OnDemand
  • Tips related to Shell Sessions on Open OnDemand

Open OnDemand provides a convenient way to access a shell on the cluster directly from your web browser, without needing to install or configure an SSH client.

How to Open a Shell Session

  1. Log in to the Open OnDemand portal using your web browser.
  2. In the top menu, go to Clusters > Aoraki Cluster Shell Access (or the relevant cluster name).
  3. A new tab or window will open with a terminal session connected to the cluster.

What You Can Do

  • Run command-line programs and scripts.
  • Submit and monitor Slurm jobs using commands like sbatch, squeue, and sacct.
  • Navigate and manage your files using standard Linux commands.
  • Use text editors such as nano, vim, or emacs.

Tips

  • The shell session runs on a login node, so avoid running heavy computations directly in this terminal. Start an OnDemand HPC Desktop session, or use Slurm to submit compute jobs.
  • You can open multiple shell sessions if needed.
  • If you are disconnected, simply reconnect through the Open OnDemand portal.

The Open OnDemand shell is a quick and user-friendly way to interact with the cluster for everyday tasks.

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