hpcugent · boegel · Oct 8, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025
diff --git a/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/compile.txt b/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/compile.txt
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Linking with MKL LAPACK:
 Linking with ScaLAPACK:
   -L$(MKLROOT)/lib/intel64 -lmkl_scalapack_ilp64  -Wl,--start-group -lmkl_intel_ilp64 -lmkl_sequential -lmkl_core -lmkl_blacs_intelmpi_ilp64 -Wl,--end-group -lpthread
 
-See also: http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-mkl-link-line-advisor/
+See also: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-mkl-link-line-advisor/
 
 
 MPI example script:

diff --git a/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-mpi-openmp-intel.sh b/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-mpi-openmp-intel.sh
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ module load <your package>
 # the value of ppn on the mpirun line
 #
 # more info:
-# http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/hybrid-applications-intelmpi-openmp/ 
+# https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/hybrid-applications-intelmpi-openmp/ 
 # https://support.scinet.utoronto.ca/wiki/index.php/GPC_Quickstart#Hybrid_MPI.2FOpenMP_jobs
 
 

diff --git a/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-mpi-osc.sh b/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-mpi-osc.sh
@@ -33,8 +33,8 @@
 #PBS -l pmem=8G
 
 ## other options can be found on
-## http://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/13.3rmextensions.php
-## http://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/5.3nodeaccess.php
+## https://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/13.3rmextensions.php
+## https://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/5.3nodeaccess.php
 
 
 module purge

diff --git a/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-openmpi.sh b/intro-HPC/examples/Program-examples/generic-openmpi.sh
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@
 #PBS -l pmem=8G
 
 ## other options can be found on
-## http://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/13.3rmextensions.php
-## http://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/5.3nodeaccess.php
+## https://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/13.3rmextensions.php
+## https://www.adaptivecomputing.com/resources/docs/mwm/5.3nodeaccess.php
 
 
 module purge

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/FAQ.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/FAQ.md
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ For KU Leuven, see
 For Hasselt University, see <https://www.uhasselt.be/intra/IVC>. 
 {% endif %}
 {% if site == brussel %}
-See <http://www.vub.ac.be/sites/vub/files/reglement-gebruik-ict-infrastructuur.pdf>.
+See <https://www.vub.ac.be/sites/vub/files/reglement-gebruik-ict-infrastructuur.pdf>.
 {% endif %}
 {% if site == antwerpen %}
 See <https://pintra.uantwerpen.be/bbcswebdav/xid-23610_1> 

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/connecting.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/connecting.md
@@ -360,7 +360,7 @@ Last login: Mon Jan 12 18:52:20 2015 from example.kuleuven.be
 * status messages concerning KU Leuven       *
 * services (incl. HPC):                      *
 *                                            *
-*   http://status.kuleuven.be/               *
+*   https://status.kuleuven.be/              *
 *                                            *
 * For VSC user documentation:                *
 *                                            *
@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ terminal window and jump in!
 To transfer files to and from the cluster, we recommend the use of
 WinSCP, a graphical file management tool which can transfer files using
 secure protocols such as SFTP and SCP. WinSCP is freely available from
-<http://www.winscp.net>.
+<https://www.winscp.net>.
 
 To transfer your files using WinSCP,
 

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/introduction.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/introduction.md
@@ -422,4 +422,4 @@ chapters [Running interactive jobs]() to [Fine-tuning Job Specifications]() wh
 
 Do not hesitate to contact the {{ hpc }} staff for any help.
 
-[^1]: Wikipedia: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer>
+[^1]: Wikipedia: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer>
diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/beyond_the_basics.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/beyond_the_basics.md
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ that it's not installed everywhere, while `top` is.
 To exit `top`, use `q` (for 'quit').
 
 For more information, see [Brendan Gregg's excellent site dedicated to
-performance analysis](http://brendangregg.com).
+performance analysis](https://brendangregg.com).
 
 ### ulimit
 

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/common_pitfalls.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/common_pitfalls.md
@@ -137,16 +137,16 @@ smallest of problems!**
 
 # More information
 
-1.  [Unix Power Tools - A **fantastic ** book about most of these tools](http://www.docstore.mik.ua/orelly/unix/upt/index.htm) (see also [The Second Edition](http://www.docstore.mik.ua/orelly/unix2.1/index.htm))
+1.  [Unix Power Tools - A **fantastic ** book about most of these tools](https://www.docstore.mik.ua/orelly/unix/upt/index.htm) (see also [The Second Edition](https://www.docstore.mik.ua/orelly/unix2.1/index.htm))
 
-2.  <http://linuxcommand.org/>: A great place to start with many
+2.  <https://linuxcommand.org/>: A great place to start with many
     examples. There is an associated book which gets a lot of good
     reviews
 
 3.  [The Linux Documentation Project](https://www.tldp.org/guides.html): More guides on various topics relating to the Linux command line
 
 4.  [basic shell
-    usage](http://linuxcommand.org/lc3_learning_the_shell.php)
+    usage](https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_learning_the_shell.php)
 
 5.  [Bash for
     beginners](https://www.tldp.org/LDP/Bash-Beginners-Guide/html/Bash-Beginners-Guide.html)

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/uploading_files.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/linux-tutorial/uploading_files.md
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ commands like `^O Write Out` The `^` is the Control key. So `^O` means
 
 More advanced editors (beyond the scope of this page) are `vim` and
 `emacs`. A simple tutorial on how to get started with `vim` can be found
-at <http://www.openvim.com/>.
+at <https://www.openvim.com/>.
 
 ## Copying faster with `rsync`
 [//]: # (sec:rsync)

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/only/gent/available_software/javascripts/populate_overview.js b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/only/gent/available_software/javascripts/populate_overview.js
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
  * Copyright 2023-2023 Ghent University
  *
  * This file is part of vsc_user_docs,
- * originally created by the HPC team of Ghent University (http://ugent.be/hpc/en),
- * with support of Ghent University (http://ugent.be/hpc),
+ * originally created by the HPC team of Ghent University (https://ugent.be/hpc/en),
+ * with support of Ghent University (https://ugent.be/hpc),
  * the Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC) (https://www.vscentrum.be),
- * the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO) (http://www.fwo.be/en)
- * and the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (EWI) (http://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/en).
+ * the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO) (https://www.fwo.be/en)
+ * and the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (EWI) (https://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/en).
  *
  * https://github.com/hpcugent/vsc_user_docs
  *

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/openFOAM.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/openFOAM.md
@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ provided OpenFOAM installations on the VSC {{hpc}} infrastructure.
 There are currently three different sets of versions of OpenFOAM
 available, each with its own versioning scheme:
 
--   OpenFOAM versions released via <http://openfoam.com>: `v3.0+`,
+-   OpenFOAM versions released via <https://openfoam.com>: `v3.0+`,
     `v1706`
 
-    -   see also <http://openfoam.com/history/>
+    -   see also <https://openfoam.com/history/>
 
 -   OpenFOAM versions released via <https://openfoam.org>: `v4.1`,
     `v5.0`

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/running_batch_jobs.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/running_batch_jobs.md
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ of 72 hours.
 
 ### Getting cluster state
 
-You can check <http://hpc.ugent.be/clusterstate> to see information
+You can check <https://hpc.ugent.be/clusterstate> to see information
 about the clusters: you can see the nodes that are down, free, partially
 filled with jobs, completely filled with jobs, ....
 

diff --git a/mkdocs/docs/HPC/running_interactive_jobs.md b/mkdocs/docs/HPC/running_interactive_jobs.md
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ computers.
 
 {% if OS == macos %}
 Download the latest version of the XQuartz package on:
-<http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/> and install the XQuartz.pkg
+<https://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/> and install the XQuartz.pkg
 package.
 
 ![image](img/img0512.png)
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ applications.
 The first task is to install the Xming software.
 
 1.  Download the Xming installer from the following address:
-    <http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/>. Either download Xming
+    <https://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/>. Either download Xming
     from the **Public Domain Releases** (free) or from the **Website Releases** (after a donation) on the website.
 
 2.  Run the Xming setup program on your Windows desktop.

diff --git a/scripts/available_software/available_software.py b/scripts/available_software/available_software.py
@@ -2,11 +2,11 @@
 # Copyright 2023-2023 Ghent University
 #
 # This file is part of vsc_user_docs,
-# originally created by the HPC team of Ghent University (http://ugent.be/hpc/en),
-# with support of Ghent University (http://ugent.be/hpc),
+# originally created by the HPC team of Ghent University (https://ugent.be/hpc/en),
+# with support of Ghent University (https://ugent.be/hpc),
 # the Flemish Supercomputer Centre (VSC) (https://www.vscentrum.be),
-# the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO) (http://www.fwo.be/en)
-# and the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (EWI) (http://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/en).
+# the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO) (https://www.fwo.be/en)
+# and the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation (EWI) (https://www.ewi-vlaanderen.be/en).
 #
 # https://github.com/hpcugent/vsc_user_docs
 #

diff --git a/scripts/link_checker/whitelist.txt b/scripts/link_checker/whitelist.txt
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ https://shieldon.ugent.be/xdmod
 https://shieldon.ugent.be/xdmod/user_manual/index.php
 
 # 403
-http://hpc.ugent.be/clusterstate
+https://hpc.ugent.be/clusterstate
 https://linux.die.net/man/1/rsync
 https://linux.die.net/man/1/setfacl
 https://login.hpc.ugent.be
@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ https://login.hpc.ugent.be/pun/sys/dashboard/support?category=swreport
 https://elearning.vib.be/courses/alphafold
 
 # 403 for openfoam.com (unclear why)
-http://openfoam.com
 https://openfoam.com
-http://openfoam.com/history/
+https://openfoam.com
+https://openfoam.com/history/
 https://wiki.openfoam.com/Tutorials
 https://www.openfoam.com/documentation/user-guide
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ https://nl.mathworks.com/help/distcomp/parpool.html
 https://nl.mathworks.com/products/distriben.html
 
 # 402 for Wikipedia (AI scraper limitations?)
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer
+https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amdahl%27s_law
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_interpreter_lock
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ https://www.tldp.org/guides.html
 https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-0
 
 # gone?
-http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/
+https://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/
 
 # 404 only accessible from UGent network
 https://ugentbe.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/intranet-personeelszaken/SitePages/en/Vrijwillig-medewerker-en-postdoctoraal-onbezoldigd-medewerker.aspx
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		Do not hesitate to contact the {{ hpc }} staff for any help.

		[^1]: Wikipedia: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer>
		[^1]: Wikipedia: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer>