Grid User Guide

The documentation explains to grid users how to use the resources at Purdue

In order to use compute and storage resource at Purdue Tier-2, you need to authenticate yourself. We are using Grid Security Infrastructure (GSI) for authentication.

Authentication

The application process is explained here:

Applying for a grid certificate and CMS VO

Renewing a grid certificate and CMS VO

Switching to new grid certificate

Importing and exporting a certificate to Browsers

Installing your certificate on the local machine

Testing your certificate

Generate VOMS proxy

Useful mailing list to know information about downtime notice and site support.

Data Management

Commands to Operate HDFS Data

Job Management

Job slots information is shown in one of two pie graphs on the upper right side of this page.

Submitting jobs using CRAB

Publishing data using CRAB