Getting Started Quick Examples

Signing into Turing

The following is a condensed version of what is found in Getting Started with Turing.

1. make an account by completing the Turing Account Request Form and waiting for email confirmation.
2. Either be connected to WPI Campus WiFi, or use WPI's VPN client, Global Protect.
3. ssh into your account from a terminal, vscode with ssh plugin, or some other software. Use your wpi username and password to get in:

   ssh <user>@turing.wpi.edu
   

4. If you are prompted about the server's authenticity, type 'yes' and continue.
5. Enter your WPI password. Congrats! You're in!

Linux Basics

Turing uses a Linux distribution as its OS. If you are unfamiliar with Linux, please consult our brief guide.

Transfer Files Between Turing and the Local Computer

You have a few options to do this. You can use Turing OnDemand to use an online interface, or you can use the scp command:

scp <user>@turing.wpi.edu:/home/gompei/<filepath> <filepath on local computer>

It will look something like:

scp gompei@turing.wpi.edu:/home/gompei/important_stuff.zip C:\Users\gompei\Downloads\

You will be prompted to enter a password.

Examples repository

We provide a repository with a few examples showcasing how to create SLURM scripts, use them, load software on the cluster, monitor your work, and a few other things. Direct links can be found listed in the various Examples page.