[CSBi-HPC] IBM cluster reorganization

[Al Davis]

We've finally started the long awaited cluster reorganization intended to
combine the two clusters into a single functional unit.

Cluster programs - The first step that I've taken involves a reorganization
of the programs directory where 3rd party apps such as matlab and the system
startup files are stored.  I've modified the standard system startup files
to reflect the changes, but if you're using the old startup file, you'll see
a warning message to start using the new one.  If you have any problem, let
me know and I'll help you get it resolved.

Matlab - I've also upgraded Matlab to the latest version that is available
for AIX (version 6.5.1 or release 13.1), which is the same 6.5 version that
you've been using with their SP1 (service pack 1) added.  This is mainly a
minor update with bug fixes and enhancements to some of the functions.  Full
documentation on what it contains is available on the mathworks web site at:
http://www.mathworks.com/access/helpdesk/help/techdoc/rn/rn.html  then go to
the 6.5.1 release notes page.  Note: Matlab v7 (Release 14) is not available
for AIX so this is the latest version we can install on the IBM cluster.

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If you're a Matlab user, please send me a list of all the toolboxes that you
use, we need this info for future software licensing.
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The old programs directory is still available, so if you need to go back to
the old version of matlab, let me know and I'll show you how to access it?

The next reorganization task will be to move the home directories (both wi
and ai) onto our new NetApp storage systems which has a little more space
available.  Then we'll be able to combine the two cluster halves into a
single system with one login host and a single LoadLeveler set of queues.


al

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Al Davis                         aldavis at mit.edu | aldavis at wi.mit.edu
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