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Linux is increasingly used in all kinds of scientific computing tasks and in AI / machine learning. This course provides a practical foundation in Linux use. Need to use Linux for your PhD/M.Sc./SHK work or privately? Are you using Hilbert or another supercomputer? Never used Linux before? Then this is the course for you. The course is primarily geared towards HPC cluster users. That means that neither Graphical User Interfaces nor topics that require root access (e.g. installation, administration) are covered. All topics covered are distro-independent.
The course is completely free and open to all members of Heinrich Heine University. It takes place in person over two days with about 120 minutes of lessons and 90 minutes of exercises each. To participate in the exercises, you need to bring your own laptop!
The course will be held in Reverse-hybrid format, i.e. the lessons will be streamed from the main site in Bonn to each satellite location, where local staff will be attending to answer your questions and help you during exercises.
Location: Zentrum für Informations- und Medientechnologie (ZIM), Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Gebäude 25.41 Room U1.21 (first underground floor, stairs are found left of the entrance)
Language: English
Dates: Mo., 22.02.2027 + Tu., 23.02.2027, 9:30-13:00 each day
The following topics will be covered:
In this course, you will learn about the following topics:
- Using the command line
- The ideas behind concepts like users, files, processes and permissions
- Navigating the Linux directory structure
- Handling text and other files from the console
- Using a console text editor (vim or nano)
- A brief introduction automating tasks with shell scripting
There are a limited number of participant slots available. If you realize that you cannot make it to the course that you signed up for, please withdraw your registration to allow others the chance to participate.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact Pit Duwentäster (pit.duwentaester@hhu.de).
