X-ISS partners with ClusterCorp to provide training for Clusters, Rocks®, and System Administration. Our formal classes are held quarterly in Houston, Texas. Onsite training is also offered for client convenience and access to your compute environment. The formal class covers an overview of High Performance Computing and a detailed curriculum on Rocks Cluster Administration and Rocks Roll Development.

X-ISS and ClusterCorp are pleased to announce two new sessions of our popular HPC training series. Basic and Advanced Cluster Administration using Rocks* prepares Linux and Unix administrators to meet the challenges of managing High Performance Computing systems.Learn how to deploy, manage and customize Rocks, one of the most popular Open Source cluster management suites on the market.

Basic Cluster Administration

Basic Cluster Administration using Rocks is a 2 day instructor led class that introduces HPC concepts, cluster deployment and cluster operation to Linux administrators.  This course will enable you to quickly deploy your cluster, operate your cluster efficiently, and get jobs running quickly.

Advanced Cluster Administration

Advanced Cluster Administration using Rocks is a 2 day instructor led class that introduces cluster administrators to advanced cluster management concepts.  This course will enable you to maximize cluster performance and customize your cluster to meet your organization's computing needs.

Standard single student pricing for either course is $2,900.  Participants can register for both the Basic and Advanced sessions for the discounted price of $4,900.

Type:         Instructor Led with hands-on labs
Duration:    4 days (2 days per course)
Location:    Houston, TX
Schedule:   November 1-4, 2010

For scheduling and more information, please email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 713.862.9200.

Cluster Training

X-ISS can provide training to help your IT team get more comfortable and proficient at managing their large HPC environment, including:

• Hands-on Operator training for Rocks, xCat
• Onsite or classroom advanced cluster management training for Rocks
• Basic network infrastructure service training (e.g. NIS, DNS) etc.

*Rocks is software developed by the Rocks Cluster Group at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at the University of California, San Diego and its contributors.