2024-06-20 CaRCC Systems-Facing: Debian GNU/Linux for Scientific Research

Over the past decade, Enterprise Linux has dominated large-scale research computing infrastructure. However, recent developments have sparked increased interest in community-led alternatives. Debian GNU/Linux, a long-standing choice among researchers for supporting scientific work, is experiencing a renewed interest for High-Throughput Computing (HTC) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications.
This presentation will provide an overview of how Debian is being utilized to support scientific research and will include a case study showcasing the migration of HTC operations from Enterprise Linux 7 (EL7) to Debian.
Presented by:
Dennis van Dok, Nikhef, the Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Physics
Andreas Tille, Debian Project Leader