How to Submit a Job - Revision history

Barnes at 23:10, 24 February 2017

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Barnes: /* Job Submission */

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Job Submission

Barnes: /* AccountingGroup */

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AccountingGroup

Barnes: /* AccountingGroup */

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AccountingGroup

Barnes: /* AccountingGroup */

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AccountingGroup

Barnes at 15:00, 20 January 2017

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Barnes: /* Job policy */

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Job policy

Barnes: /* Job policy */

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Job policy

Barnes: /* Submit File */

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Submit File

Barnes: /* Submit File */

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Submit File

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	This is just an example bash script that will open the software ROOT and execute a macro called runDSelector.C with a solitary argument. This is not the only way to structure a bash script.		This is just an example bash script that will open the software ROOT and execute a macro called runDSelector.C with a solitary argument. This is not the only way to structure a bash script.
		+
		+	== Some guidelines ==
		+	=== Memory ===
		+	If you find that your job is being held, it's possible that your job is going over its memory (resident set) quota. This can be checked by examining your log file and seeing how much disk and memory used compared to what was requested. If the disk usage far exceeds the requested amount, you are likely thrashing the cluster by using swap (hard disk) instead of memory.
		+
		+	To request more memory for your job, add the following line to your submit file
		+
		+	<pre>
		+	request_memory = <size in MB>
		+	</pre>
		+
		+	If you had a job that was held because of a memory quota issue, you should try testing it before submitting a large batch. Add the amount of hard disk you used to your initial memory request and do a test run. Once you're satisfied that you're within the request limits, submit a full set of jobs.
		+
		+	=== Large job queues ===
		+	Never submit more than 5,000 jobs at once. The cluster can only negotiate so many queued jobs. Overloading the queue will prevent the resource manager from properly negotiating the resources.
		+
		+	Remember, other users might also submit a large set of jobs. Try to keep smaller batches.

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	Remember to replace ".username" with your stats cluster username. This sample submit script can be used for shortjob and longjob groups by replacing "testjob" with either "shortjob" or "longjob".		Remember to replace ".username" with your stats cluster username. This sample submit script can be used for shortjob and longjob groups by replacing "testjob" with either "shortjob" or "longjob".
		+
		+	=== GCC 4.9.2 ===
		+	CentOS 6 uses the default 4.4.7 GCC compiler. The version 4.9.2 is available but it needs to be set by the user. To do this, it is recommended to include it in your job's executable. For example, you could make /bin/bash your executable and then transfer an executable bash script. Within this bash script, you can set gcc to 4.9.2 and then execute your code.
		+
		+	The submit file
		+	<pre>
		+	...
		+	Executable = /bin/bash
		+	Arguments = myBashScript
		+	# if your script takes in arguments, write it like below
		+	Arguments = myBashScript arg1 arg2 ...
		+	transfer_input_files = myBashScript
		+	...
		+	</pre>
		+
		+	myBashScript (make sure this is executable, chmod +x myBashScript)
		+	<pre>
		+	# At the very beginning of your script you should add this line
		+	source scl_source enable devtoolset-3
		+
		+	# If you want to convince yourself that you are now using gcc 4.9.2, add the following line to get the gcc version in your output file
		+	gcc --version
		+
		+	# Now include the necessary commands in the remaining bash script to execute your code
		+	exe="root"
		+	opt1="-l"
		+	opt2="-b"
		+	macro="runDSelector.C(\"$1\")"
		+
		+	command=( "$exe" "$opt1" "$opt2" "$macro" )
		+
		+	"${command[@]}"
		+	</pre>
		+
		+	This is just an example bash script that will open the software ROOT and execute a macro called runDSelector.C with a solitary argument. This is not the only way to structure a bash script.

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 *When jobs are submitted to the cluster, Condor will assign resources to jobs to satisfy the resource quotas of the group. If 1000 jobs of each group are submitted, each group should have met its resource quota and the remaining jobs will sit waiting for the next resource.
-*If a group submits more jobs than their quota, the surplus jobs will be regrouped with all other surplus jobs. These jobs will receive a resource based on user priority, as explained in the next section.
+*If a group submits more jobs than their quota, the surplus jobs will be regrouped with all other surplus jobs. These jobs will receive a resource based on user priority, as explained in [http://gryphn.phys.uconn.edu/statswiki/index.php/How_to_Submit_a_Job#User_Priority the next section].
 *To prevent users from holding onto resources, maximum runtimes are enforced. When a job has gone beyond it's maximum runtime, a job in the queue has the potential to preempt the overtime job.

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 *When jobs are submitted to the cluster, Condor will assign resources to jobs to satisfy the resource quotas of the group. If 1000 jobs of each group are submitted, each group should have met its resource quota and the remaining jobs will sit waiting for the next resource.
-*If a group submits more jobs than their quota, the surplus jobs will be regrouped with all other surplus jobs and receiving a resource will be based on user priority, as explained in the next section.
+*If a group submits more jobs than their quota, the surplus jobs will be regrouped with all other surplus jobs. These jobs will receive a resource based on user priority, as explained in the next section.
 *To prevent users from holding onto resources, maximum runtimes are enforced. When a job has gone beyond it's maximum runtime, a job in the queue has the potential to preempt the overtime job.

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 *When jobs are submitted to the cluster, Condor will assign resources to jobs to satisfy the resource quotas of the group. If 1000 jobs of each group are submitted, each group should have met its resource quota and the remaining jobs will sit waiting for the next resource.
 *To prevent users from holding onto resources, maximum runtimes are enforced. When a job has gone beyond it's maximum runtime, a job in the queue has the potential to preempt the overtime job.

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-== Job Submission ==
+== Job policy ==
 === ClassAds ===
 The Statistics Cluster is equipped with a powerful job queuing system called [http://research.cs.wisc.edu/htcondor/ Condor]. This framework provides efficient use of resources by matching user needs to the available resources by taking into account both the priorities for the hardware and the preferences of the job. Matching resource requests to resource offers is accomplished through the <b><i>ClassAds</i></b> mechanism. Each virtual machine publishes its parameters as a kind of <u>class</u>ified <u>ad</u>vertisement to attract jobs. A job submitted to Condor for scheduling may list its requirements and preferences.
 === User Priority ===
-When jobs are submitted, Condor must allocate available resources to the requesting users. It does so by using a value called <i>userprio</i> (user priority). The lower the value of <i>userprio</i> the higher the priority for that user. For example, a user with <i>userprio</i> 5 has a higher priority than a user with <i>userprio</i> 50. The share of available machines that a user should be allocated is continuously calculated by Condor and changes based on the resource use of the individual. If a user has more machines allocated than the <i>userprio</i>, then the value will worsen by increasing over time. If a user has less machines allocated than the <i>userprio</i>, then it will improve by decreasing over time. This is how Condor fairly distributes machine resources to users.
+When jobs are submitted, Condor must allocate available resources to the requesting users. In addition to adhering to the Accounting Groups, it does so by using a value called <i>userprio</i> (user priority). The lower the value of <i>userprio</i> the higher the priority for that user. For example, a user with <i>userprio</i> 5 has a higher priority than a user with <i>userprio</i> 50. The share of available machines that a user should be allocated is continuously calculated by Condor and changes based on the resource use of the individual. If a user has more machines allocated than the <i>userprio</i>, then the value will worsen by increasing over time. If a user has less machines allocated than the <i>userprio</i>, then it will improve by decreasing over time. This is how Condor fairly distributes machine resources to users.
 On the stats cluster, each student and faculty member are given a specific <i>priority factor</i> of 1000. This is used to calculate the effective priority of a user. Any non-UConn user of the cluster has a priority factor of 2000 so that priority is given to UConn users.  As users claim machines their effective priority will adjust accordingly.
 === Submit File ===
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 </pre>
-A simple description file goes as follows:
+A simple, standard group description file goes as follows:
 <pre>Requirements = ParallelSchedulingGroup == "stats group"
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 when_to_transfer_output = ON_EXIT
 on_exit_remove = (ExitCode =?= 0)
-transfer_output_remaps = "<default_filename> = /home/<username>/jobs/<updated_filename>"
+transfer_output_remaps = "<default_output_filename> = /home/<username>/jobs/<updated_output_path_and_filename>"
 Queue 50</pre>
-Most of the variables are self-explanatory. The <b>executable</b> is a path to the program binary or executable script. The shown use of the <b>requirements</b> variable is important here to constrain job assignment to Statistics Cluster nodes only. All available nodes are tagged with <i>ParallelSchedulingGroup</i> variable in the ClassAds, so this is an effective way to direct execution to particular cluster segments. The <b>output</b>, <b>error</b> and <b>log</b> create the respective records for each job numbered by Condor with the <i>$(Process)</i> variable. A detailed example of a job is available [http://gryphn.phys.uconn.edu/statswiki/index.php/Example_Jobs here]. If your job requires input from another file, the following can be added above the output line:
+Most of the variables are self-explanatory. The <b>executable</b> is a path to the program binary or executable script. The shown use of the <b>requirements</b> variable is important here to constrain job assignment to Statistics Cluster nodes only. All available nodes are tagged with <i>ParallelSchedulingGroup</i> variable in the ClassAds, so this is an effective way to direct execution to particular cluster segments. The <b>output</b>, <b>error</b> and <b>log</b> create the respective records for each job numbered by Condor with the <i>$(Process)</i> variable. A detailed example of a job is available [http://gryphn.phys.uconn.edu/statswiki/index.php/Example_Jobs here].
 <pre>
 input = input.file
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 For optimal allocation of resources, <b><i>serial jobs ought to be submitted to Condor as well</i></b>. This is accomplished by omitting the number of job instances leaving only the directive <i>Queue</i> in the last line of the job description file outlined above. Obviously, <i>$(Process)</i> placeholder is no longer necessary since there will be no enumeration of output files.
-== Job policy ==
+=== AccountingGroup Example ===
-The policy for standard jobs is to allow jobs to run a maximum of 24 hours. Long jobs are allowed to run for 48 hours before being killed but these jobs must have the following included in their submit file
+A simple, testjob group description file goes as follows:
-<pre>
+output    = myprog-$(Process).out
-+AccountingGroup = “group_statistics_longjob.username”
+error     = myprog-$(Process).err
-...other ClassAds...
+transfer_input_files = myprog
-Queue #
+Queue 50</pre>
-Make sure that the last line in your submit file is "Queue <number>". Users are expected to adjust their jobs to meet these run time requirements. Jobs that go beyond these limits can be removed by administrators.
+Remember to replace ".username" with your stats cluster username. This sample submit script can be used for shortjob and longjob groups by replacing "testjob" with either "shortjob" or "longjob".