HPC

My ZFS Home NAS/HTPC Box Build

I was looking to build a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to store all my music, photos, files, e-books and important work related files. I also wanted to have a central place for my backups and to be used sometimes as HTPC. So, a “two in one” solution (NAS and HTPC).
Even if there are many ready-to-go [...]


Installing Intel Compiler Suite on OpenSUSE 11.1

Here are the basic steps to install Intel C/C++ and Fortran Compilers on OpenSUSE 11.1:
1. download Intel C/C++ and Fortran Compilers from their website. They are free for non-commercial use
2. unpack and start the installer
3. at some point I received:

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Step no: 4 of 7 | Installation configuration – Missing Critical Pre-requisite
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The following required for installation [...]


Parallel Programming with MPI in Bristol

I spent the last 4 days in Bristol to attend to “Parallel Programming with MPI” course, provided by HECToR which is the UK’s high-end computing resource, funded by the Research Councils and available for researchers at UK universities, and by NAG – The Numerical Algorithms Group specialized in the provision of software for the solution [...]