04/11/2024: Linux Introduction Training#
We are pleased to announce our next on-site Linux introduction training session, in cooperation with the Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum (VSC).
Event details
date: Tuesday 4 November 2024
time: 9:00-15:00
organizer: VUB - HPC Team (DICT)
location: Campus Etterbeek, room D.2.01
This on-site training session is a hands-on introductory course focusing on young and/or early stage researchers (Doctoral students, Master thesis students) with practical sessions on using Linux command line. The objective is to acquire the basic knowledge required to work in HPC environments, and to get comfortable working on the command line. The training is organized in cooperation with the Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum (VSC).
Program#
Linux walk-through
Why learn Linux?
Discovering the Shell
Manipulating files
Other useful commands
Writing simple shell scripts
Exercises throughout the course
Practical Information#
Participants must bring their own laptop.
Sandwiches will be provided at lunchtime.
No prior Linux or HPC experience required.
For practical reasons, the Hydra cluster will be used throughout the course.
It is mandatory to have an active VSC account. Check our documentation at https://hpc.vub.be/docs/access/#getting-access
It is mandatory that you can connect to the VUB-HPC cluster. Check our documentation at https://hpc.vub.be/docs/login
Helpdesk In case of problems or questions, please contact the HPC team.
See also
Additional and more advanced HPC courses can be found in Training courses.