Description
Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use the ACENET and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) HPC clusters from your desktop. It's the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on the computing clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.
Prerequisites
Participants should be comfortable using a computer and navigating files and folders. No prior programming experience is necessary.
Details
Learning Objectives
Describe the role of Linux in accessing HPC clusters
Demonstrate how to log in to an HPC cluster using a terminal interface
Use basic Linux commands to navigate the terminal interface
Create, organize, and manage directories and files
Transfer and load files on an HPC system
Manage storage within a Linux environment
Execute programs on an HPC cluster using the terminal
Who Should Enrol
This workshop is intended for researchers, students, and professionals who are new to working with the Linux terminal and need a foundation for using ACENET and Alliance HPC clusters.