1) Following Python versions, which come with Rocky8 OS, can be used on Zeus:
[zeus ~] python *# Default version –version Python 3.6.8[zeus ~]python3 –version Python 3.6.8[zeus ~] python3.7 –version Python 3.7.10 :: Intel Corporation # Comes with Intel[zeus ~] python3.8 –version Python 3.8.17[zeus ~] python3.9 –version Python 3.9.18[zeus ~] python3.11 –version Python 3.11.5
2) To view the list of modules available under pythonX.X version please use command
[zeus ~]$ pydocX.X modules
3) In order to create new virtual environment for pythonX.X version use command
[zeus ~] pythonX.X -m venv python_env_new Please use command [zeus ~]source python_env_new/bin/activate in order to activate virtual environment for downloading and and installation of additional Python packages/modules
4) Please activate the virtual environment in your PBS script by the same command
source python_env_new/bin/activate All python versions have been installed on all compute nodes, thus the command pythonX.X will work for jobs submitted to PBS. If you experience any problem with Python usage please open the service request at the Support portal at
[https:/5600.technion.ac.il]https:/5600.technion.ac.il Please note, that HPC Team does not support private installations of Python (under user’s /home directory)