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Master Essential Linux Tools 
and Command-Line Skills for HPC

Topics covered

This course will give a more detailed and HPC-oriented summary of the basic command-line-related issues in Linux:

  • Linux shell: features, customizing, environment variables, aliasing
  • Remote GUI connection: transferring files, displaying graphics
  • Short intro to Linux scripting
  • Creating sample PBS scripts for VSC
  • Installing applications: package manager concept, manual installations
  • This course provides several hands-on sessions

Target audience

This course is primarily targeted at current VSC users.

Previous knowledge

Having a basic knowledge of Linux is expected (if not, please first follow the "Linux introduction" course). Users should already have a VSC account (and should have followed "HPC introduction" or should have the equivalent knowledge.

Result/Objectives

  • Getting familiar with shells (mainly bash)
  • Working with i/o files
  • Customizing the shell for particular needs
  • Being able to get the necessary account/job information
  • Getting familiar with NX GUI software
  • Writing a sample PBS script for VSC
  • Installing applications as a user

Instructor

Mag Selwa