Frequently Asked Question

1- Setting Up and Using an Anaconda Environment

Follow these steps to create and manage your Anaconda environment, install necessary packages, and run your Python scripts.

1.1 Step 1: Load the Anaconda Module

Use the following commands to load the Anaconda module:

bash

module use /app/utils/modules
module load anaconda3-2024.02

1.2 Step 2: Create Your Anaconda Environment (First Time Only)

To create your own environment, run:

bash

conda create -n my_env python

Replace my_env with your desired environment name.

1.3 Step 3: Activate Your Environment

Activate the environment to start working within it:

bash

source activate my_env

1.4 Step 4: Install Required Packages

Install any Python packages you need. For example, to install Pandas:

bash

conda install pandas

Replace pandas with your desired package name.

Note: 

• All these steps should be performed on the login nodes, as they are the only nodes with internet access.
• Adjust the environment name and package list to match your specific requirements.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively leverage Anaconda to manage your Python environments and dependencies, streamlining your scientific computing tasks.

2-Run my python code using PBS

please refer to the documentation here [ 4.3 PBS Example Using GPUs (A100) ]



PS: If you need TensorFlow or PyTorch, instead of creating your own environment, it is recommended to clone the pre-installed versions available on Aziz_HPC using the following steps.

2.1 Step 1:list the available environment

bash

conda env list

2.2 Step 2:clone the desired environment use the following command

bash

conda create --name AnyName --clone NameOfWantedEnv

After cloning, you can activate the environment using the same name you selected during the cloning. Once activated, you may install additional packages if needed.

3- Pytorch and TensorFlow sample

To view the samples, use the commands below.

For Pytoch sample

bash

cd /app/samples/a100-pt-sample/

For TensorFlow Sample

bash

cd /app/samples/a100-tf-sample/

4- Conda Basic Commands

Please note that the following command will work only when the environment is active.

4.1 1. Verify Conda Installation and Version

bash
conda info

Use this command to check if Conda is installed and to display its version and system details.

4.2 2. Install a Package

bash
conda install -c CHANNEL PACKAGENAME

Install a package included in Anaconda. Replace CHANNEL with the appropriate repository (e.g., defaults or conda-forge) and specify the PACKAGENAME.

4.3 3. Get Command Line Help

bash
COMMANDNAME --help

Displays detailed usage instructions and available options for a specific Conda command.

4.4 4. List All Installed Packages

bash
conda list

Lists all packages installed in the active Conda environment, along with their versions.

For more commands, please click on Conda sheet cheat here