Upcoming Training Workshops
RIS and Becker Library host a series of Computing Basics workshops. These virtual workshops are designed for those without experience using the Unix Command Line Interface (CLI), Docker container technology, and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Each workshop will occur on Zoom from 1 PM to 2:30 PM on the dates below. Additional workshops will vary in time as they are offered. Additional workshops may be offered at other times and in person.
Registration is required to attend; click on a workshop title to register.
Computing Basics
Introduction to LabArchives Inventory
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | bi-monthly on Tuesdays
An introduction to the benefits that LabArchives Inventory offers researchers by streamlining the organization, tracking, and ordering lab inventory.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Every Thursday
Learn the benefits that LabArchives offers researchers and how it can easily be integrated into your research data management toolkit. Topics include creating notebooks, adding and managing your data, notebook access controls, collaboration tools, and export options.
Introduction to LabArchives Scheduler
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |bi-monthly on Tuesdays
For current LabArchives Scheduler Administrators looking to learn more about advanced features, including Credits, Billing, Accessories, Custom Attributes, and additional customizations.
Getting Started with Open On Demand (OOD)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | September 4, 2024
Attendees will learn how to use the OOD web interface to connect to and interact with RIS’s Scientific Compute platform and access various software for running jobs on the system.
Getting Started with the Command Line
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | September 11, 2024
The session will introduce the Unix command line interface, the Unix file system, and basic Unix commands to those without experience with Unix. Attendees will learn to create, explore, and manage Unix files and folders.
Getting Started with High-Performance Computing
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | September 18, 2024
This session will introduce high-performance computing and various software applications used in HPC environments, including text editors, shell and batch scripts, Docker container technology, and the ssh protocol.
Getting Started with the Scientific Compute Platform
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | September 25, 2024
This session will introduce the queue system and basic queue system commands for submitting and executing jobs on the Scientific Compute Platform. Attendees will learn how to use Docker images and queue system commands to submit and process jobs.
Visit Becker’s Research Computing to learn about other workshop offerings.