Common Moab scheduler commands
The Big Red and Quarry clusters at Indiana University use the Moab job scheduler. Frequently used Moab scheduler commands include:
| Command | LoadLeveler and TORQUE (also called PBS) |
|---|---|
| Show currently running/queued jobs |
showq | less
|
| Check a job's status |
checkjob jobidor checkjob -v jobid (for details)
|
| Show when your job might start |
showstart jobid
|
| Show fairshare information (priority, etc.) |
diagnose -f | less
|
| Check a node's status |
checknode nodename
|
| Show current reservations |
showres
|
For more information on Moab, refer to the Moab Workload Manager User's Manual.




