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explain that we won't run jobs on the login node in this lesson
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tkphd committed Jan 28, 2021
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Expand Up @@ -136,8 +136,13 @@ Individual computers that compose a cluster are typically called *nodes* (althou
hear people call them *servers*, *computers* and *machines*). On a cluster, there are different
types of nodes for different types of tasks. The node where you are right now is called the *head
node*, *login node*, *landing pad*, or *submit node*. A login node serves as an access point to the
cluster. As a gateway, it is well suited for uploading and downloading files, setting up software,
and running quick tests. It should never be used for doing actual work.
cluster.

As a gateway, it is well suited for uploading and downloading files, setting up software, and
running quick tests. Generally speaking, the login node should not be used for time-consuming or
resource-intensive tasks. You should be alert to this, and check with your site's operators or
documentation for details of what is and isn't allowed. In these lessons, we will avoid running jobs
on the head node.

> ## Dedicated Transfer Nodes
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