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July 2026

Why is My Job Waiting? Decoding the Cluster Queue

Have you ever submitted a job just to wait for it to start, without knowing why it’s sitting in the queue? In this blog post, I’ll talk about how the queue works on a supercomputer, how to determine why your job is waiting, and some tips to wait less time for your jobs to start.

Introducing the New RCAC Documentation Website

We are excited to announce the launch of the redesigned RCAC Documentation Website — a unified, searchable hub for everything you need to use Purdue's high-performance computing resources. The new site is built around three goals: find information fast, stay current automatically, and learn as a community. Whether you are a first-time user or an experienced researcher, here is what is waiting for you.