Getting Started with PowerPortal
PowerPortal is a web interface for the TAU HPC cluster. It lets you submit batch jobs to Slurm, monitor running and completed jobs, browse output files, and launch GUI applications — all without using the command line.
What you can do
- Submit jobs — fill out a form to configure resources (partition, CPUs, memory, GPUs, time limit) and paste your script. No need to write an sbatch file manually.
- Monitor jobs — see live job state, allocated nodes, and exit codes. Poll job output directly in the browser.
- Save templates — reuse common job configurations without re-entering every field.
- View fair-share — check your group's current usage and priority.
- Launch GUI apps — open JupyterHub, VS Code, or RStudio in one click.
What PowerPortal does not do
- It does not replace SSH. For interactive sessions,
salloc, or file transfers, use the cluster directly. - It does not manage software modules. Load modules inside your job script with
module load.
Access
PowerPortal is available at https://powerportal.tau.ac.il. Access requires an active TAU account and membership in the power user group. Contact HPC support to request access.