Server Comparison
| Number of CPUs | RAM (GB) | OS | Compiler | Restrictions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pyrite.cs.iastate.edu | 8 | 12 | Fedora 35 64-bit |
gcc: 11.3.1 java: 8, 11, 19 |
CPU time: 12 hrs process mem: 8GB |
Five nodes, pyrite-n[1 through 4].cs.iastate.edu can be accessed directly. This is the primary daily-use linux cluster for students and faculty. |
| rdp.cs.iastate.edu | 16 | 48 | Windows 2019 Server |
java: 8, 11 python: 3.8 |
4-node cluster, use remote desktop to connect. |
Quick FAQ
How do I connect to a Linux/Mac server?
SSH from *NIX or putty from Windows.
How do I connect to a Windows server?
Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) from Windows, rdesktop from Linux or Remote Desktop from Mac.
How do I check the CPU and Memory limits on a machine?
For UNIX machines, you can run ulimit -a at the terminal. See this page for more information.