USE1.5.4 EasyBuild

EasyBuild is a framework for building, installing, and managing scientific software on HPC systems. It uses easyconfig files to describe software builds and can automatically resolve and install dependencies through predefined software toolchains.

• USE1.5.1 Environment Modules

• Understand the role of EasyBuild in automating software installation and software stack management on HPC systems.
• Search for available easyconfig files and identify appropriate software versions and toolchains using eb --search.
• Analyse software dependencies and installation plans using EasyBuild dry-run functionality before performing installations.
• Install software from easyconfig files and use the robot dependency resolution mechanism to automatically build required dependencies.
• Understand the structure and purpose of easyconfig files, including software version, toolchain, and dependency specifications.