Navigating the Bash Shell (recommended background for the HPC introductory course)

Monday 18 Jan 2027, 10:00 → 12:00 Europe/Zurich

Who Should Attend?

Anyone new to the command line and the shell — no familiarity with these terms needed. We start from scratch.

Prerequisites

None. This course is designed for complete beginners.

Note: Bash serves as the foundation for our advanced HPC courses, so this is the ideal starting point if you plan to continue with them.

What You Will Learn

This course introduces command-line fundamentals for scientific computing. Starting from zero, we build the essential skills for working confidently in a Linux environment. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the shell — what it is, how it works, and when Bash can simplify your work.
• Navigate the file system — how the Linux file system is organized, and how to move around and explore directories from the terminal.
• Manage files and folders — creating, moving, viewing, and deleting files and directories from the command line.

 

Minimum Enrolment: This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run. We reserve the right to cancel the course if this threshold is not met. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified at least one week before the start date.

Location: Takes course is an on-site. It takes place at the campus Riedberg of Goethe University Frankfurt. 

Detailed travel directions will be provided to accepted participants in advance.

Eligibility: Exclusive to members of academic institutions. The organizer reserve the right to revoke non-eligible registrations!

Registration Fee: None (exclusive to academic institution members)

Institutional email required: Please register using your institutional email address (e.g., your university account) - other mail services cannot be accepted.

Organization: Organized by the NHR@SW.