Welcome to a new era of efficiency and innovation in government research computing – As the industry-wide scheduler of choice in the US and EU, Slurm has set the standard for high performance computing in government laboratories.
As government research organizations strive to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, the demand for powerful and efficient computing resources has never been greater. Enter Slurm – your gateway to a streamlined, high-performance computing experience tailored to meet the unique needs of government research.
How Can Slurm Help Streamline My HPC Experience?
Slurm unlocks efficiency in government research. As the frontiers of scientific exploration expand, so does the need for advanced, reliable, and scalable high performance computing solutions. We understand the unique challenges faced by government research sites. Our solution is Slurm, a revolutionary platform designed to elevate your research capabilities.
At the heart of Slurm lies a commitment to unlock the full potential of government research. With state of the art features, Slurm emerges as the go-to solution for those pushing the boundaries of computing and knowledge. Join us on this journey to redefine the way your organization approaches high performance computing and empower your team with the unparalleled capabilities of Slurm.
Slurm for Government Labs
Powering Exascale Systems
Slurm can easily manage performance requirements for exascale computer needs. Slurm outperforms competitive schedulers with consistent execution of 100K nodes per GPU. From groundbreaking simulations to data-intensive analyses, Slurm is engineered to meet the diverse computing needs of government research.
Complex Business Rules
Slurm can map to complex business rules and existing organizational priorities, easily establish data governance policies and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our plugin-based architecture makes Slurm adaptable to a variety of conditions that fit your individual organization needs.
Performance Optimization
Slurm’s performance optimization isn’t just a feature; it’s a standard for computational excellence. Configure nodes for optimal performance, leverage precision resource allocation, seize control of task affinity, and unleash fair-share scheduling. Efficiently conquer computing complexities with Slurm!
Take Your Computing to the Next Level
Join us on the journey to computational excellence – where innovation meets efficiency, and where Slurm becomes the catalyst for unlocking the full potential of your HPCl workflows. Welcome to a new era of performance and productivity with Slurm!
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Slurm for Government Laboratories
Thanks to Slurm, an open-source, fault-tolerant, and highly scalable cluster management and job scheduling system, government conspiracy theories and data breaches can stay in the realm of movies and social media. Slurm has backup daemons, fault-tolerant job options, and no single point of failure. It is also highly scalable with a high-performance track. It is a free and open-source software that makes using it and finding information for operation both affordable and easy.
Government laboratories and departments use Slurm with optional plugins for accounting, advanced reservation, gang scheduling, backfill scheduling, topology-optimized resource selection, resource limits, and sophisticated multifactor job prioritization. With SchedMD, the core company behind the Slurm workload manager software, users can receive support, development, training, installation, and configuration.
Government laboratories can stay competitive and relevant with Slurm, as it is already widely used worldwide for private and public entities. Slurm performs workload management for over half of the top ten systems in the TOP500. To find out more, visit SchedMD.com and download Slurm today.
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Government Laboratories FAQ’s
What security measures does Slurm have in place?
With job and resource isolation capabilities, Slurm allows administrators to define partitions, ensuring that jobs run independently of one another. Partitions ensure sensitive research data is only processed and stored within designated and controlled environments. These isolations help prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of data leaks and tampering.
Other checkpoints include comprehensive logging and auditing which tracks user activity, ensuring accountability and traceability in data handling processes. Administrators can also enforce controls and limit access to sensitive research data based on user roles and permissions.
What documentation, training and support resources are available for admin and end users?
SchedMD has a number of services available including:
- Support contracts
- On-site trainings
- Consultations hours
- Custom development
- Configuration Assistance
- Migration Assistance/Proof of Concept
Administrators and users can review Slurm documentation and more information on SchedMD Services.
How does Slurm utilize GPUs?
With first class resource management for GPUs, Slurm allows users to request GPU resources alongside CPUs. This flexibility ensures that jobs are executed quickly and efficiently, while maximizing resource utilization.
Slurm provides features and flexibility that allow for effective GPU resource management including resource allocation, scheduling policies, GPU partitioning, and GPU reporting and monitoring.
It’s important to note that the exact behavior of Slurm in managing GPUs can be customized through its configuration files and policies, making it flexible for various HPC cluster setups.
What monitoring and reporting features does Slurm offer?
Slurm has multiple features and commands in place to help administrators and end users monitor cluster activity, track resource utilization, diagnose performance issues, and integrate with monitoring systems. Learn more about features like squeue, scontrol, sinfo, and more in our Common Slurm Commands blog.
Does Slurm support containerized applications in Government Laboratory research?
Slurm can support and interact with containers in various ways to manage and execute jobs efficiently.
Slurm supports multiple container runtimes (Docker, Singularity, Shifter) and can be integrated with container orchestrators (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm). Slurm will allocate resources based on job submission requirements and manage the execution of jobs within containers using the specified runtime. The integrated container orchestrator handles the deployment and management of containers across the cluster.
Containers provide isolation between jobs running on the same node, preventing interference and conflicts. Slurm ensures that containers are properly isolated and securely managed within the HPC cluster environment.
Slurm’s support for containers provides users with flexibility in managing and executing jobs in HPC environments, allowing them to leverage container technologies to enhance productivity and resource utilization.
How does Slurm integrate with my site’s existing software and industry tools?
Slurm utilizes REST API, opening a wide array of possibilities for a site’s HPC environment. REST API enables Slurm’s integration with existing software and industry preferred tools. Examples of REST API integrations include:
- Workflow Management systems to orchestrate complex data processing pipelines
- Data analytics platforms to efficiently distribute computational tasks across clusters, dynamically allocating and scaling resources based on workload demands.
- Container orchestration tools to allow users to deploy containerized applications as jobs, manage resources allocation, and scale container instances.
- Monitoring and logging systems to provide administrators with real-time insights on cluster performance, resource utilization, and job execution.
REST API serves as a versatile integration mechanism to enable seamless communication between SLurm and a wide array of tools, empowering users to leverage their HPC resources to the fullest power.
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