Big Data for Beginners
Onboarding to the Savio Computing Cluster the Easy Way
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
3:40-5pm
Hybrid: Academic Innovation Studio (Dwinelle 127) and Zoom
High-performance computing and remote computing might sound daunting, but new tools make it easy to use with friendly interfaces right in your web browser. The OpenOnDemand (OOD) platform for Savio, UC Berkeley's supercomputer, allows users to manage files, run commands, view running computations, and start interactive sessions using platforms like Jupyter and RStudio. The training will introduce users to high-performance computing, Savio, and OOD. The best tool for large data transfers, Globus, will also be covered. Last, we'll cover how users can work with big data and leverage the full potential of high-performance computing with Savio.