Linux 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 follow first 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