Installing software on shared HPC resources is one of the most significant challenges when porting workflows from desktop computers. In addition to providing common compilers for manual builds, CURC supports a variety of tools for installing software on our systems, including Anaconda, Spack, and Apptainer. Learning how to leverage these tools can save users time and effort in the long run but require an up-front investment. In this training, we will cover the module system and then provide an overview of each installation method. Participants will gain hands-on experience building research applications through a series of exercises.

Participants should have a Research Computing account and the ability to log into our systems. Basic Linux experience is helpful though not strictly necessary.