Introduction to the Linux command line [online, LNX101]

Are you looking to use a terminal on your computer or to work with a supercomputer? Does the command prompt intimidate you? In this workshop, learn the basic commands to manage your files and navigate your folders. Getting familiar with the Linux command line is key to many advancements in data analysis, system administration, and high-performance computing.

Prerequisites

None

Agenda

• Introduction to the command line
• File trees and directories
• File and directory creation, deletion and management
• Command combinations, redirection and filters
• Loops
• Bash scripts
• Search

Registration

• Academic: $10 (anyone who studies, teaches, or works at a university, CEGEP, CCTT, or university-affiliated research institute)
• NPO: $10 (anyone who works for a non-profit organization)
• Other: $250 (any other profile)

Instructor

Olivier Fisette, analyst in advanced research computing at Calcul Québec.

Language

English

Technical prerequisites

We will use the Zoom platform. Because this event is a practical workshop, it is very useful having a secondary screen where you would get the instructor window on one screen and your own window on your main screen.

We will use the Jupyter Lab interface. Make sure you have a modern Web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.

Notes

• A certificate of participation will be send to each participant who attends at least 60% of the workshop.
• The workshop is not recorded.
• The workshop could be canceled if the number of registrations is too low.

Contact

For any question, please write us to training@calculquebec.ca

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