First steps with the command line (BASH level 0)
Before the session
Here’s a quick checklist to prepare before the session, it shouldn’t take more than 1 hour.
1) Internet connection on the CNRS campus - 10 mins
According to the training room we’re in, you won’t necessarily be able to use an Ethernet cable (this would also only work for I2BC laptops).
There is Eduroam on the CNRS campus (this page explains how to set up an account) or you can use the Guest WiFi (more information on the intranet) and in which case you can set it up a few days before the session with your I2BC email address (just make sure to note down the code that will show up on the screen).
2) Bash homework before the session - 30 mins
It will be more comfortable for you to follow the session if you’ve already started to play around with the bash language before the session. Thus, we highly recommend you to go through the little exercises offered by the IFB first. It’s a free, interactive and very short introduction to bash. All you need is a valid email address, everything is done through the web browser at your own rhythm (the most important modules are the first two on “Manipulating files and directories”, it shouldn’t take you more than 30 minutes).
Congrats!!! that’s all you need to do to prepare the session
We’ll see the rest on the day itself together 🙂
How to create an IFB account?
It’s no longer necessary to create an account, you’ll be provided with a temporary access account by the course organisers.
However, if you wish to use the IFB cluster for other purposes, fell free to create an account by filling in the following form: https://my.cluster.france-bioinformatique.fr
What to fill in:
email: use your I2BC, CEA or University email address
Laboratory: I2BC
Manager: Frédéric Boccard
Address: 1 avenue de la Terrasse, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette
Team: cnrs_umr9198
Why do you need an account: Describe your project in a few words or sentences
Duration: you can leave 1 year (you'll receive an email asking you if you'd like to extend the validity before it closes)
Account creation with the IFB is relatively quick (max 2 days). If you have any problems, you can surf through or submit an issue directly on the IFB support forum or send us an email.