2026-02-11


Virtual Lab #12: Practical HPC Training with OpenHPC 2.x

We’re pleased to open registration for the 12th edition of our Virtual Lab series, focusing on High-Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem training with OpenHPC 2.x.

This session keeps the flexibility that participants value, while adding something new: dedicated office hours with experts. Alongside the self-paced material, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions, talk through challenges, and get practical guidance in real time. The goal is simple, help you build confidence working in HPC environments through hands-on experience and support when you need it.


πŸ“… Event Details

Title: HPC Ecosystem Training: OpenHPC 2.x (Virtual Lab #12)
Dates: 27 February – 16 March 2026
Format: Online, self-paced (designed to take less than 15 hours over three weeks)
Registration: https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/159/


🎯 What You’ll Gain

This training provides a structured introduction to the OpenHPC 2.x ecosystem, with a strong focus on practical skills you can apply in real HPC environments.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Understand the core components of OpenHPC 2.x

  • Build and manage a virtual HPC cluster on your own machine

  • Work with job schedulers, basic cluster setup, and performance considerations

  • Develop a clearer picture of how HPC systems are configured and used in practice


πŸ‘©‍πŸ’» Who This Is For

The Virtual Lab is open to participants worldwide and is well-suited to:

  • Researchers and academics working with data-intensive computing

  • Graduate students beginning to use HPC in their research

  • Engineers and developers who want exposure to high-performance systems

  • IT professionals supporting or planning HPC infrastructure

Suggested background:
A basic understanding of HPC concepts, especially from a system administration perspective, will help you get the most from the session. More information is available on the event page.


πŸ“š Training Topics

The session includes hands-on work with:

  • OpenHPC 2.x architecture and ecosystem tools

  • Installation and configuration approaches

  • Job submission and resource management using schedulers


🌐 Why Join This Virtual Lab?

The Virtual Lab series is designed to be practical and approachable. Instead of only learning theory, you’ll work through real tasks in a guided environment.

By the end, you will:

  • Have practical experience with a working OpenHPC-based setup

  • Better understand how HPC clusters are structured and managed

  • Be able to continue experimenting using the local virtual cluster you built during the training

  • Connect with others who are also developing their HPC skills


🎟️ Registration

The training is free, but registration is required.

πŸ‘‰ HPC Ecosystems OpenHPC 2.x (Virtual Lab #12)
Places are limited, so registering early is recommended.


Looking to Strengthen Your HPC Skills?

Whether you’re just getting started with HPC or returning to refresh your knowledge, this Virtual Lab offers a practical, supported way to build real experience with OpenHPC 2.x.

We look forward to welcoming you to Virtual Lab #12.





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