[EN] HPC software installations made EESSI - Alan O'Cais and Kenneth Hoste

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Oct 14, 2024

Alan O'Cais and Kenneth Hoste, experts in high-performance computing, delve into the European Environment for Scientific Software Installation (EESSI). They discuss the evolution and impact of EasyBuild on managing software complexities in HPC. The conversation touches on the CERN Virtual Machine File System's role in efficient software distribution and collaborative efforts that emerged during the pandemic. They also explore the challenges of sustaining open-source projects and the community-driven approach that enhances user support in scientific environments.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Introduction to EasyBuild and HPC Challenges

02:06 • 12min

Streamlining Software Distribution with CVMFS

14:15 • 8min

The Inception and Growth of a European Software Initiative

22:44 • 4min

Navigating Open Source Project Growth and Challenges

26:46 • 4min

Collaborative Efforts in the EZ Project

30:32 • 4min