Editors, particularly command-line editors, are an important tool for high-performance computing systems administrators. We point out some editor options with little to no bloodshed.

HPC administrators sometimes assume that if all nodes are functioning, the system is fine. However, the most common issue users have is poor or unexpected application performance. In this case, you need a simple tool to help you understand what’s happening on the nodes.

The Boto Python module helps admins manage resources in the Amazon Cloud. We introduce you to the tool.

Windows Admins have to know something about Linux, so expand your current skills to include it in your administrative toolbox.