diff --git a/docs/slurm.md b/docs/slurm.md index ae4b604..f9f3dbd 100644 --- a/docs/slurm.md +++ b/docs/slurm.md @@ -51,11 +51,12 @@ Resources completed and relinquished the resources.* Time limit -: Partitions may impose time limits. This is the longest time your job - can run in the specific partition. If your job has not ended by this - time limit, it will be automatically cancelled. - See recommendations for working within time limits in a later - section. +: [Partitions]("https://aicloud-docs.claaudia.aau.dk/slurm/#selecting-a-partition") may impose time limits. These limits define the longest time your job can run for in the specific partition. They can be viewed with the `sinfo` command. +If your job has not ended by this time limit, it will be automatically cancelled. +In the days leading up to the [service windows]("https://www.researcher.aau.dk/guides/research-data/high-performance-computing/terms-and-conditions-of-use-of-hpc-resources#scheduled-service-windows-for-strato-and-ai-cloud"), +you will also be met by a time limit, which prevents you from launching jobs with end dates that surpass the date of the servicewindow. +If the `time` parameter is not set, Slurm assumes you ask for the default maximum time for the partition. To submit a job that runs for 1 day and 8 hours, you can simply add `time=1-8:00:00` to your Slurm command. +Make sure to read about our recommendations for using [checkpointing]("https://aicloud-docs.claaudia.aau.dk/slurm/#checkpointing) to work with time limits. ## Checking the current state of the queue system