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Training and support

eResearch SA runs regular training courses for South Australian researchers about how to use our services and facilities.

Courses are scheduled each of the three South Australian universities during the semester breaks and additional sessions can be arranged at other venues. Please contact training@eresearchsa.edu.au for more details.

eRSA Summer Scholarship Program 2010 - 2011

eResearch SA is offering summer scholarships for students to undertake eResearch projects that utilise advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support research. Click here to find out more about the program.

 

Upcoming courses

 

eResearch SA induction course for new members

The next round of induction courses are planned for the summer break, in February 2009. To register your interest, please email training@eresearchsa.edu.au. Contact the eResearch SA Service Desk if you require earlier assistance.

Course description

  • Overview of eResearch SA services and facilities
  • Introduction to research collaboration
    • Overview of videoconferencing tools and support services (Access Grid and EVO)
    • Overview of eResearch SA videoconference facilities: Access Grid room, SAVRC
    • Overview of web collaboration tools and support services (Sakai, Drupal and Plone)
  • Data management and sharing
    • Overview of accessing and using SASR
  • Introduction to high performance computing
    • Overview of eResearch SA HPC services, machines, helpdesk
    • Software available on eResearch SA systems
    • Connecting to eResearch SA, particularly from Windows machines
  • Necessary HPC software
    • Introduction to PBS queuing software - overview, queue structures
    • Submitting jobs to SAPAC machines
    • Commercial software: MATLAB, FLUENT etc
  • Overview of visualisation facilities and services
    • Visualisation facilities
    • Visualisation software and tools
    • Haptics
  • Introduction to eResearch SA training resources available
  • How to get help and more information
  • Where now? Applying for eResearch SA membership

Pre-requisites: None
Trainer: Various eResearch SA staff
Duration: 3.5 hours
Method: Face-to-face
Cost (Uni - research): $0
Cost (Uni - non-research, non-Uni): $100
Contact to register interest: training@eresearchsa.edu.au

 

Introduction to Linux for eResearch SA users

The next round of induction courses are planned for the summer break, in February 2009. To register your interest, please email training@eresearchsa.edu.au. Contact the eResearch SA Service Desk if you require earlier assistance.

Course description: Basic Linux for eResearch SA users: Linux structure, Linux file system, basic Linux directory structure; Linux tools, text editors; common and useful commands; system management; Linux security; GUIs.
Intended audience: Researchers without a working knowledge of Linux. This course focuses on using eResearch SA supercomputing facilities and is not a general Linux course.
Prerequisites: None
Trainer: Patrick Fitzhenry
Duration: 4 hours
Method: Face-to-face
Cost: (Uni - research): $0
Cost (Uni - non research, non-Uni): $100
Contact to register interest: training@eresearchsa.edu.au