Intermediate Linux
Overview
Instructor: Wes Brashear
Time: Friday, January 31, 2025 — 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
Location: Blocker 220
Prerequisites: Active HPRC account, basic Linux/Unix skills
This course assumes a working knowledge of the Linux environment. Participants will practice running commands on the Grace cluster, including: vim, sed, awk, grep, bash scripting, and bc. We will also be covering how to customize your environment. Shell scripting gives users the ability to work more efficiently on Linux/Unix systems by automating commands and repetitive tasks.
Course Materials
Presentation slides
The presentation slides are available as downloadable PDF files.
Learning Objectives and Agenda
In this course, participants will:
- Learn how to use linux commands and programs including vim, sed, awk, and grep
- Learn how to customize their linux environment
- Learn intermediate-level bash scripting concepts
A rough outline of the class is as follows:
- Text processing with vim, sed, and awk
- Bash scripting
- Customizing the Linux environment