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Intel is evaluating to offer a 4 hour web-based basic tutorial covering the fundamental principles of how to integrate an Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor into a Linux based cluster.
During the course each attendant would have remote access to a Linux server and be able to do each step as shown in the outline below. The course will be given free of charge. Requirements are an Internet connection, a web browser, and Putty. We are settling on the sharing technology we will be using, and will publish that at a later date.
If you are interested in such an offer please reply to this forum thread -- you have the ability to reply privately, if you don't want to be identified.
If we have enough interest, we'll pull it together!
Topics:
- Finding information on Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor on the web
- Download the driver software
- Unpacking the driver software package, explanation of components
- Discussion on prerequisites of the compute server (for instance what software needs to be installed, reserved IP addresses, user names, network file systems)
- Basic concepts (host, host OS, host kernel, coprocessor, Intel(R) MPSS stack, layout of files, boot image of the uOS, ramfs of the uOS)
- Recompiling HOST kernel packages; diagnose output and understand errors (necessary to work with nonstandard kernels)
- Install a minimal set of MPSS rpm packages using rpm
- Create a default MPSS configuration (using “micctrl --initdefaults “)
- Startup (aka boot) the coprocessor
- Connect via minicom to the coprocessor (this allows one to connect to the Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor WITHOUT figuring out network problems)
- modify uOS filesystem by overlaying an /etc/passwd file; reboot the coprocessor
- Create a bridgded network on the host
- Configure the coprocessor for bridged networking by modifying micX.conf directly
- Reboot card and connect via ssh
- Set up a ssh key-pair; diagnose ssh gotchas
- Mount a NFS file system on the coprocessor
- Configure a user known in the cluster by modifying the /etc/passwd file of the coprocessor
- Group up with neighbor – run MPI benchmark natively over Ethernet
- Recompile the MPSS OFED package to support a nonstandard kernel on the HOST
- Install MPSS-OFED rpms
- Start OFED on the coprocessor
- Group up with neighbor – run MPI benchmark natively over InfiniBand
- Create a minimal startup script wrapping everything up; this startup script can be used by a batch scheduling system to restart a coprocessor on behalf of a user before running a job.
- Where to find more resources or ask questions
In future (advanced) courses we might want to talk about topics like:
- Change micX.conf configuration to adopt to diskless clients
- The tools (micinfo, micrasd, ….)
- Logging – syslog, sar (how to enable logging, typical output and problems to look out for)
- cron: maintenance log rotation, detect issues like missing daemons, problems
- Adding more programs/libraries/files to the coprocessors (including pros and cons)
- Troubleshooting startups/shutdowns
- Upgrading the MPSS stack on an established installation
- Diagnose system and coprocessor health
- Customizing installation scripts
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This sounds very interesting. Please, count me in.
Vadim Karpusenko <vadim@colfax-intl.com>
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Yes, thanks. I'm interested.
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I'm very interested.
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I'm interested.
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Yes, please. I'm interested.
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Oh boy. That would be a dream come true. Very excited. A big YES.
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I would be interested ...
Michael
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Very interested, thanks!
Tod
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Count me in. Very interested.
Giorgis
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I am extremely interested! Thanks!
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Thank you for registering your interest -- we are still planning on this - the timing of the sessions is likely to start in ~May.
One question I must ask is somewhat logistical: the best 'webinar' tool that we have used at Intel in the past is one that supports access from Microsoft* Windows, iOS, or Android clients but not Linux (more here: http://support.citrixonline.com/webinar/all_files/G2W010003 )
Will this be a big problem for you folks? Do all of you have one of the supported types of systems from which you can connect?
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I am interested in this
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I'm very interested attending this course.
Georg
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Yes, I am very interested too to join this Web training about INtel MIC and Linux Cluster.
Erhard
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All,
You are receiving this message if you’ve indicated to us in the past that you’d be interested in training on cluster administration with large installations of Intel® Xeon Phi™ Coprocessors.
Starting this May, Intel will lead 4-hour webinars, with some hands-on exercises, on Basic Cluster administration with Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessors.
There is an 18 person limit on webinar attendance because it is hands-on. Attendees who register will receive notification within a few days to confirm registration.
Where and When: Three webinar sessions are available now, and more will be scheduled throughout the summer depending on demand.
Monday, May 12, 2014 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT Register at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/909192649 (very limited seating)
Wednesday, May 14 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT Register at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/822739432
Wednesday, May 21 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT Register at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/899481456
Agenda: In this course led by an instructor the attendants will learn how to integrate Xeon Phi coprocessors into a cluster. The session will include:
- Discussion on prerequisites of the compute server (for instance what software needs to be installed, reserved IP addresses, user names, network file systems)
- Unpacking the driver software package, explanation of components
- Basic concepts (host, host OS, host kernel, coprocessor, MPSS stack, layout of MPSS files, boot image of the uOS, ramfs of the uOS)
- Recompiling HOST kernel packages; diagnose output and understand errors (necessary to work with nonstandard kernels)
- Install a minimal set of MPSS rpm packages using rpm
- Create a default MPSS configuration (using “micctrl --initdefaults “)
- Startup (aka boot) the coprocessor
- Connect via minicom to the coprocessor (this allows one to connect to the Xeon Phi WITHOUT figuring out network problems)
- modify uOS filesystem by overlaying an /etc/passwd file
- Create a bridgded network on the host
- Configure the coprocessor for bridged networking by modifying micX.conf directly
- Reboot card and connect via ssh
- Set up a ssh key-pair; diagnose ssh gotchas
- Mount a NFS file system on the coprocessor
- Configure a user known in the cluster by modifying the /etc/passwd file of the coprocessor
- Group up with neighbor – run MPI benchmark natively over Ethernet
- Recompile the MPSS OFED package to support a nonstandard kernel on the HOST
- Install MPSS-OFED rpms
- Start OFED on the coprocessor
- Group up with neighbor – run MPI benchmark natively over InfiniBand
- Create a minimal startup script wrapping everything up; this startup script can be used by a batch scheduling system to restart a coprocessor on behalf of a user before running a job.
- Where to find more resources or ask questions
Each attendant will connect via ssh to a cluster, and be able to run all necessary commands alongside the presentation.
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space is still available on the May 14 webinar -- otherwise most other dates are full!
Please let us know if more sessions are needed
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I joined this forum some days back. I want to attend Intel Phi cluster trainings again. Can you share presentation of those webinars or provide information on any scheduled training on the same in future?
Thanks,
Ashish K Singh
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I' am interested for the slides/presentation too.
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We have plans for more training but no definite dates.
I'll forward your requests on.
Regards
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Taylor
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