On Quarry at IU, how do I submit a SAS batch job?

To submit a SAS batch job on the Quarry cluster at Indiana University, create your SAS file (e.g., mysas.sas), and then write a script file (e.g., mysas.script) for TORQUE (also called PBS), the resource manager on Quarry, as follows:

Notes:

• If you are not working in the default directory (e.g., /N/u/username/Quarry), you need to change the directory in the script (e.g., cd /N/u/username/Quarry/new) and mysas.sas (e.g., '~/new/') files.
• For more details about the above sample script, including how to customize it for your batch job, see At IU, how do I use TORQUE/PBS on Quarry?

To submit the script file to TORQUE, enter:

To check the status of your job, use either the qstat or showq command. After the job is executed, you will receive email confirmation.

You may see a log file (mysas.log) and an output file (mysas.lis) in the default directory.

For more about statistical and mathematical software, email the UITS Stat/Math Center, visit the center's web page, or phone 812-855-4724 (IUB) or 317-278-4740 (IUPUI). The center is located in Bloomington at 410 N. Park Avenue, and is open for consultation by appointment Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

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