HPC with Containers on Ubuntu - Enroot and Pyxis Implementation

Explore containerization for high-performance computing (HPC) in this 28-minute conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2023. Learn how to install and configure Enroot and Pyxis by NVIDIA on a Slurm cluster to run containerized applications based on Ubuntu images. Discover how container technologies simplify application installation, execution, and maintenance in complex HPC environments. Gain insights into expanding Ubuntu adoption in HPC infrastructures and running Ubuntu-based containers regardless of the host system. The speaker discusses the collaboration between Canonical and Omnivector in creating a community for Ubuntu and HPC discussions. Understand the benefits of containerization in addressing software diversity, complex workflows, and security considerations in HPC clusters. This talk is ideal for IT professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in leveraging Ubuntu for HPC workloads.