Obtaining Interactive Nodes
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There are two ways to obtain interactive nodes:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Command line | Request an interactive session directly from the terminal |
| Batch script | Request an interactive session using a SLURM batch job |
Log onto expanse.sdsc.edu
ssh -Y -l `username` expanse.sdsc.edu
note
To learn more about logging onto the Expanse cluster, see these instructions:
https://github.com/sdsc-hpc-training-org/hpc-security/blob/master/connecting-to-hpc-systems/connect-to-expanse.md