Exploring All Options of the bsub Command in IBM LSF Scheduler
Introduction IBM Spectrum LSF (Load Sharing Facility) Scheduler offers a wide range of powerful features to efficiently manage high-performance computing workloads. The bsub command is a fundamental tool for submitting jobs to the scheduler, and it comes with various options to customize job requirements and behavior. In this blog, we will explore examples of all the essential options available with the bsub command, empowering you to make the most of IBM LSF's capabilities. Job Name ( -J ) The -J option allows you to specify a name for your job, providing a meaningful identifier in the queue. For instance: bsub - J my_job_name < my_script. sh Number of CPU Cores ( -n ) You can request a specific number of CPU cores for your job using the -n option. For example: bsub -n 8 < my_script.sh CPU Resource Requirements ( -R ) With the -R option, you can define complex resource requirements. For example, to request 2 CPU cores per host: bsub -R "span[ptil...