Linux Introduction Course
A workshop offered by the University IT and Data Center (HRZ)
Although this course is open to everyone, it is primarily geared towards cluster users. That means that neither Graphical User Interfaces nor topics that require root access (e.g. installation, administration) are covered.
In-person Workshop
Monday, May 5, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Trainer
Jan Steiner
Language
English
Location
PC Room 0.012 at the HRZ,
Wegelerstr. 6
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the HRZ team if you need assistance.

Description
Although this course is open to everyone, it is primarily geared towards 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.
This course will be held at least twice: on May 5-6, and on June 30-July 1. Additional course dates may be scheduled based on the number of registrations.
Registration happens via eCampus (Uni-ID required). The course may be held more than once, depending on presenter availability and number of registrations.
IMPORTANT:
After registering, you MUST JOIN ONE OF THE GROUPS, depending on when you want to attend the course.
Content
- Using the command line
- The ideas behind concepts like users, files, processes and permissions
- Linux directory structure
- Handling text and other files from the console
- The vim text editor
- A brief introduction automating tasks with shell scripting
Contact
High Performance Computing at the University of Bonn
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Links
- https://ecampus.uni-bonn.de/goto_ecampus_crs_3672132.html
- https://www.hpc.uni-bonn.de
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-management-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/business-organizations-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/certificate-doctorate-plus
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus-1
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/events-and-opportunities/newsletter-bonn-doctoral-bulletin-en