Open HPC Virtual Lab #13: Special Edition

Open HPC Virtual Lab #13: Special Edition

March 18, 2026   Training,

 We’re excited to announce Virtual Lab #13: Special Edition, a focused, hands-on High-Performance Computing (HPC) training with OpenHPC 2.x, designed especially for late starters and those who need more time to complete the last session.

🗓️ Event Dates: March 17 – April 3, 2026

💻 Format: Online, self-paced, with dedicated office hours and expert support
🔗 Register now: https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/170/

What’s different about this edition?

• Extra support and flexibility for those catching up or starting late

• Practical, guided experience with OpenHPC 2.x

• Build your own virtual HPC cluster and gain skills you can use immediately

• Connect with peers and HPC experts

Who should join?

• Anyone who registered late or couldn’t finish Virtual Lab #12

• Newcomers eager for a hands-on, supportive start in HPC

• Researchers, engineers, and IT professionals looking to build practical HPC skills

Limited places available, register early to secure your spot!

Take the next step in your HPC journey with us. Join the Open HPC Virtual Lab #13! #HPC #OpenHPC #VirtualLab #CHPC #HPCtraining #CareerDevelopment

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OpenHPC Virtual Lab 12th Edition: That’s a Wrap!

OpenHPC Virtual Lab 12th Edition: That’s a Wrap!

March 16, 2026   Training,

Today, we officially conclude our latest virtual class! It was a true honour to co-host and lead this training once again alongside my colleague Bryan Jonston.

We had an incredible turnout with an eager group of students joining us from India, across Africa, and around the world. It’s been inspiring to watch everyone master OpenHPC at their own pace; some successfully smashed the virtual lab on time, while others are still diving deep to refine their knowledge.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this session so dynamic! We look forward to seeing what this new cohort of HPC specialists achieves.

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

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

February 11, 2026   Post, Training,

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.

📅 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

👩‍💻 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.

📚 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.

👉 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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HPC Ecosystems Training: OpenHPC 2.x Virtual Lab #11

HPC Ecosystems Training: OpenHPC 2.x Virtual Lab #11

September 16, 2025   Training,

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming High-Performance Computing (HPC) Ecosystem Training, focused on OpenHPC 2.x. As part of our ongoing Virtual Lab series, Virtual Lab #11 offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of HPC environments and gain practical experience in working with OpenHPC.

📅Event Details

• Title: HPC Ecosystem Training OpenHPC 2.x (Virtual Lab #11)

• Date and Time: 26 Sep 2025, 12:30 → 13 Oct 2025, 14:30 (GMT +2)

            (3-week window to complete the training at your own convenience, under 15 hours)

• Location: Online (Virtual Session)

• Registration: https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/159/

🎯 About the Training

This session provides a structured, hands-on introduction to the OpenHPC 2.x, designed to support researchers, engineers, and students who wish to enhance their computational skills.

Participants will:

• Understand the key components of the OpenHPC 2.x framework.
• Learn how to build and manage HPC virtual environments on their local machines, using community-supported tools.
• Gain hands-on experience with job schedulers, cluster setup, and performance optimisation

👩‍💻 Who Should Attend?

This training is tailored for anyone globally:

• Researchers & Academics working with large-scale data or simulations.
• Graduate Students exploring HPC in their research.
• Engineers & Developers interested in high-performance environments.
• IT Professionals supporting HPC infrastructure.

It is suggested that participants have experience and a basic understanding of:

• HPC concepts (from a System Administrator's perspective), for more details visit: https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/159/

📚 Training Topics

During this session, we will cover:

• Overview of OpenHPC 2.x architecture and tools
• Installation and configuration practices
• Job submission and resource management with schedulers

🌐 Why Join Virtual Lab #11?

The Virtual Lab series provides a collaborative learning environment, combining expert instruction with hands-on practice. By participating, you will:

• Build practical skills applicable to real-world HPC environments.
• Connect with peers and professionals in the HPC community.
• You will learn to deploy the virtual cluster locally on your machine, allowing you to continue using it even after the event ends. 

🎟️ Registration

Participation is free, but registration is required.
👉 HPC Ecosystems OpenHPC 2.x (Virtual Lab #11)

Spots are limited – we encourage early registration to secure your place.

🚀 Join Us and Advance Your HPC Skills

High-Performance Computing is at the core of today’s most advanced scientific and industrial innovations. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your HPC expertise with OpenHPC 2.x in a guided, hands-on environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to Virtual Lab #11!

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Launch of OpenHPC 2.x virtual training lab - 16 February 2024

Launch of OpenHPC 2.x virtual training lab - 16 February 2024

January 17, 2024   Training,

Dear colleagues

The HPC Ecosystems Project team is pleased to announce the second virtual hands-on training lab for OpenHPC 2.x, scheduled to launch 16 February 2024 and concluding 4 March 2024.

The virtual lab will provide asynchronous instruction on deploying a 3-node OpenHPC 2.x cluster, with the deployment performed on your personal computer using Virtual Box. Upon the conclusion of the training, participants may opt to keep the virtual 3-node cluster on their system to facilitate future learning and training.

All instructions are delivered online and are available for self-paced learning. The entire virtual lab is expected to require approximately 15 to 20 hours of hands-on time to complete.

To find out more information or to register interest in participation, please go to https://events.chpc.ac.za/e/OPENHPC2-lab08.

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Launch of OpenHPC 2.x Virtual Lab - 29 September

Launch of OpenHPC 2.x Virtual Lab - 29 September

September 18, 2023   Training,

The HPC Ecosystems Project will be launching the first online training workshop for the newly created OpenHPC2.x training.

For more information, and to register, please go to https://events.chpc.ac.za/e/OPENHPC2-lab07,

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