Introduction to Linux

Objectives

  • Understand the principles and advantages of the Linux system
  • Know and use the main bash commands. Ability to chain multiple commands using pipes
  • Launch programs with arguments
  • Gain independence to perform command line analyses

Pedagogical Content

  • Introduction to the Linux system.
  • File system: directory structure, paths, home directory, file and directory management.
  • Principle of protections: reading file attributes, access rights, management of user groups.
  • Shell usage: command reminders, input/output redirection, history, completion, launching programs with arguments.
  • Commands relevant to bioinformatics: grep, cut, sed, sort, more, etc.
  • Connection (ssh) - how to start a session from Linux or Windows PowerShell

Prerequisites

  • None

Duration

  • 1 day / 7 hours

Fees

  • Academics Nantes Université: 236 euros
  • Others : 272 euros

Teaching Methods

  • Combination of lectures and practical exercises.

Instructors

  • Bioinformatics engineers from BiRD

Validation

Certificate of attendance provided to each participant on request