{"id":149,"date":"2023-03-16T20:25:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T20:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-devel.ssc.wisc.edu\/?p=149"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:41:20","slug":"sscc-news-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-devel.ssc.wisc.edu\/index.php\/2023\/03\/16\/sscc-news-march-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SSCC News March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slurm Update<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usage of the SSCC Slurm cluster is growing rapidly: Slurm did more computing in February than Linstat ever has in a single month. But there\u2019s still plenty of room for SSCC researchers to think bigger. Slurm users should not hesitate to put unused capacity to work. If your job will run faster with 128 cores, use 128 cores. If your job can use 20 servers, use 20 servers. If you aren\u2019t using Slurm yet, think about how more computing power could enhance your research. Whether that means running models faster, converting tasks that run sequentially into tasks that all run at the same time, using bigger data sets, running bigger simulations, or something else entirely, we\u2019ll be happy to help you see what Slurm can do for you. Just sign up for a workshop<\/a> on running big jobs in general or Slurm in particular, set up an appointment<\/a> with one of the SSCC\u2019s statistical consultants, or read the new Guide to Research Computing at the SSCC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make submitting jobs to Slurm even easier, we\u2019ve created a Slurm Assistant<\/a> to help. Just fill out a simple web form describing your job, and it will craft the ssubmit (Slurm submit) command you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve also made some major changes to how Slurm manages GPUs (the Slurm cluster includes four powerful A100 GPUs as well as two smaller Tesla T4s). If you\u2019re interested in using GPUs, (re)read the GPU section<\/a> in the Guide to Research Computing at the SSCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Training Schedule<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSCC\u2019s summer training schedule<\/a> is now available. As always it will include data wrangling classes in R<\/a>, Stata<\/a>, and Python<\/a>. Data wrangling is a crucial skill: we\u2019ve recently seen several problem sets grad students were asked to complete as part of job applications, and they had more questions about data wrangling than statistics or analysis. (No, we can\u2019t help with such problem sets.) We\u2019re also teaching our regular workshop on regression diagnostics<\/a>, an area many of us need to review from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A workshop we don\u2019t teach often is Structural Equation Modeling in Mplus<\/a>. This is a rare opportunity for researchers interested in SEM and we encourage you to take advantage of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MFA for Linstat (If You\u2019re Off Campus Without VPN)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting on April 10th, you\u2019ll need to use multi-factor authentication if you log into Linstat from off campus without using VPN. You can do so using Duo, just like you do with your NetID, SSCC VPN, or Silo. If you have never set up Duo for use with SSCC resources, please visit the SSCC MFA portal<\/a> before April 10th. If you use a token, contact the Help Desk<\/a> and we\u2019ll assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This change will affect very few SSCC members but substantially improve the security of Linstat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TikTok Ban<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Board of Regents has decided to ban the TikTok app from University-owned computers<\/a> just like Governor Evers banned it from state government-owned computers<\/a>. UW\u2013Madison employees, regardless of full, part-time, or hourly status, who have the TikTok app installed on a university-owned <\/em>device, must uninstall the app as soon as possible.<\/strong> This change only applies to the app, not the website itself. For assistance, contact the\u202fDivision of Information Technology Help Desk<\/a> or the SSCC help desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that an exemption is allowed for university-owned devices used as part of an active academic research project where the TikTok app is part of the project. Those individuals may continue to use the TikTok app on university issued devices. To seek an academic research exemption, please contact cybersecurity@cio.wisc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Division of Information Technology and the SSCC have implemented a technical solution that blocks the future use and installation of the TikTok app on university-managed devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions about the TikTok app ban can be found on the TikTok policy page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace Batteries on Wireless Devices<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are using a wireless keyboard or mouse and notice that the devices are acting oddly, like specific keys not working or the keyboard and mouse not responding, that is usually a sign that the batteries need to be replaced. It is best to replace the batteries when oddities start happening to avoid disruption or accidents due to keyboard or mouse glitches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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