Viewpoint is a rich, easy-to-use portal for end-users and administrators, designed to increase productivity through its visual web-based interface, powerful job management features, and other workload functions. The portal provides greater self-sufficiency for end-users while reducing administrator overhead in High Performance Computing (HPC). It enables faster job submission, reduces errors, and expands HPC access to non-technical users.

Features

End-User Features:

• Job Submission Portal: Submit and manage jobs via a simple point-and-click web interface or command line.
• Application Templates: Access, create, and share templates to simplify job submission for popular applications.
• Script Builder: Drag-and-drop interface to build scripts, reducing syntax errors and easing use for HPC newcomers.
• Job Details: View job status and failure reasons with explanatory messages to support self-service troubleshooting.
• File Manager: Internal browser to move, rename, delete, compress, uncompress, and preview output files.
• Integrated Reporting & Analytics: Stream resource usage and workload data into custom reports and dashboards.
• Integrated Remote Visualization: Launch 2D/3D visualization sessions via templates (requires separate purchase).
• Integrated High Throughput: Launch Nitro high throughput sessions via templates (requires separate Nitro license). Administrator Features:
• Dashboard: Visualize CPU/memory utilization and job states over 24 hours with color-coded job status bars.
• Application Templates: Standardize and automate job submission with predefined templates and custom fields.
• Searching and Filtering: Filter workloads by state, user, or group for efficient management.
• Workload Management: Prioritize workloads, diagnose issues, and take actions like hold or cancel.
• Node Monitoring: Monitor node status, CPU/memory usage, job assignments, and system features.
• Resource Job Timeline: Visual, Tetris-like graph of node usage to identify optimization opportunities.
• User Role Management: Assign roles and control access to specific pages and functions.

Benefits

• Boosts Productivity: Simplifies job submission and management for both users and admins.
• Reduces Errors: Automates best practices and provides visual tools to minimize user mistakes.
• Expands Accessibility: Enables non-technical users to interact with HPC systems effectively.
• Improves Resource Utilization: Offers insights and tools for better workload and infrastructure management.
• Enhances Admin Efficiency: Reduces time spent on user support with self-service features and visual dashboards.
• Supports Scalability: Adapts to growing HPC environments with modular, role-based access and monitoring.