As with any system, there are a number of problems that can arise for the users. This is an attempt to address some of those pre-emptively. Remember to email HPC_Consult@usask.ca if you have problems not found below.

I got the error: "=>> PBS: job killed: mem job total #### kb exceeded limit 972800 kb" - What can I do?

Use the #PBS directive to allocate more memory to your job.
#PBS -l mem=2GB

 

I get the error "Cannot find a module load command in any of the 'bash' startup file" when trying to "initadd" a module. What is wrong?

Your startup file "~/.bashrc" is damaged, or missing the line:
module load null
you will need to reinclude that line. And you should check to see if the .bashrc file is correct.

 

How do I access PETSc on socrates?

To ensure the environment is set up correctly, you need to run the following:
module initadd mpi_gnu
module initadd petsc
If you have the Intel compiler in your modules path, you'll have to unload it.

 

I wish to acknowledge the contribution of Socrates to my research in a paper (thesis, presentation). How should I attribute it?

Thank you for including it. Please send a note to hpc_consult@usask.ca so that we are aware of your work. We would appreciate mention of the contribution as being from:
Socrates cluster, part of the High Performance Computing Training and Research Facilities at the University of Saskatchewan.