HPC Series: Introduction to Linux for HPC (3/6)

by Dirk Ribbrock, Robert Externbrink

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 12:00 → 14:30 Europe/Zurich

online via Zoom

This course offers a hands-on introduction to Linux, tailored for everyday use in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. Participants will learn essential commands and workflows to navigate and work efficiently on Linux-based compute clusters through interactive sessions and practical exercises.

Topics Covered

• Creating, moving, and deleting files and directories
• Viewing and editing files in the terminal
• Understanding file permissions and ownership
• Using pipes and redirections
• Writing simple shell scripts
• Working with environment variables
• Monitoring system resources

Target Audience

Perfect for researchers, students, or professionals new to HPC who have never used Linux before.

Prerequisites

Access to a Linux shell (e.g., Windows Subsystem for Linux, Cygwin, or a native Linux environment).

Format

150-minute interactive online course with hands-on exercises.

About the Trainers 

Dirk Ribbrock (TU Dortmund) and Robert Externbrink (Ruhr University Bochum) are experienced HPC practitioners with deep expertise in systems administration and scientific computing. They are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping beginners take their first steps in the Linux world.