Intermediate Linux
Overview
Instructor(s): Dr. Wes Brashear
Time: Friday, January 31, 2025 — 10:00AM-12:30PM CT
Location: Blocker 220
Prerequisite(s): 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.
Registration will open on this webpage in early January.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