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FAQs

This FAQ section provides answers to common questions about the OVIS-HPC project and its subprojects (SOS, Maestro, Baler, and LDMS). If you have additional questions, feel free to open an issue or contact us on our GitHub repositories.

General Questions

What is OVIS-HPC?

OVIS-HPC is a modular system designed for high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It includes several subprojects:

  • LDMS: Lightweight distributed metric service for monitoring and telemetry.
  • AppSysFusion: A modular tool for analyzing and visualizing HPC monitoring data for efficient in-query analysis.
  • SOS: Provides scalable and optimized storage solutions for HPC.
  • Maestro: Manages data orchestration and workflow automation.
  • Baler: Handles data compression and efficient storage management.

Who maintains OVIS-HPC?

The OVIS-HPC project is primarily maintained by Open Grid Computing (OGC) and the Lightweight Distributed Metric Service (LDMS) team at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), with contributions from the open-source community.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code for OVIS-HPC and its subprojects on GitHub:

How do I report a bug?

To report a bug, open an issue in the appropriate GitHub repository. Include a clear description of the problem, steps to reproduce it, and any relevant logs or outputs.

Technical Questions

What programming languages are used in OVIS-HPC?

OVIS-HPC is primarily written in C, with some components using Python for scripting and integration purposes.

What platforms are supported?

OVIS-HPC is designed to run on Linux-based HPC systems. Detailed platform compatibility information can be found in the documentation for each subproject.

Can I contribute to OVIS-HPC?

Yes, contributions are welcome! Check out our Contributing Guide for instructions on how to get started.

How do I install OVIS-HPC?

Each subproject of OVIS-HPC has its own installation instructions, available in the README's of their respective GitHub repositories or documentation pages <https://ovis-hpc.readthedocs.io/en/latest/projects.html>.

Is there any user documentation available?

Yes, detailed documentation is provided for each subproject. Visit the OVIS-HPC documentation for more information.

Who do I contact for support?

For support, you can open an issue on the relevant GitHub repository or reach out to the OVIS team through the contact details provided in the repository.