Day 1: Mon, 10 June

Oscar Basics

Getting Started on Oscar | 9:30 - 11:00 EDT

An introduction to Oscar, Brown’s research computing cluster, for new users. Participants will learn how to connect to Oscar, how to navigate Oscar’s filesystem, and how to use the module system to access software packages on Oscar. This workshop will include hands-on exercises.

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Using Oscar: Open OnDemand and VSCode | 11:00 - 12:30 EDT

Step-by-step instructions for accessing and utilizing Oscar through the Open OnDemand web portal. This tutorial also guides users through the process of configuring VSCode to access Oscar’s file system remotely, allowing seamless integration between the two platforms.

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Working on the Command Line and Basic Bash | 1:30 - 3:00 EDT

A practical introduction to the Linux operating system and shell scripting in Bash. Topics covered include: basic Linux commands for maneuvering within the file system and manipulating files, working with environment variables and paths, and basic shell scripting in Bash (variables, loops, pipes, etc.).

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Intro to Containers for Research on Oscar | 3:00 - 4:30 EDT

Description coming soon!

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