Initiation to Linux command line

basic bioinformatics
live training

Initiation to Linux command line

Target Audience:
All VIB staff
Location:

Gasthuisberg, Leuven

General context

This training is a prerequisite for all Linux novices who want to follow a training that requires the use of Linux command line like the metagenomics or the GATK training. 

Learning outcomes

After this training you will:

  • feel comfortable using Linux command line
  • use bash to execute commands in Linux and know your way around the file system
Course materials

Trainers

Program

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The UNIX file system
Users on Linux and access rights to view, create and execute
Basics of the command line
Best tips enhancing your command line experience

LUNCH

Reading and writing contents in the command line
Analysing text output from bioinformatics tools
Passing outputs from and to different tools
Scripting in Linux

Practical info

Location & Venue

06 February 2020

Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg

Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Public transport

06 February 2020

Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Public transport

Leuven train station is approximately 4 km from the campus Gasthuisberg. Buses depart very regularly to the Gasthuisberg Campus from Leuven train station. 

For tickets and up to date schedules visit website De Lijn or use the De Lijn App.

Exit at the very last bus stop ‘Gasthuisberg Campus) make sure not to exit at ‘Gasthuisberg Kliniek =

hospital)

Once you get off the bus, go to your right and go up the street until you see stairs to your left. Climb the stairs all the way up between two buildings. Look for the signs containing blue circles and white numbers and follow them all the way from 2 up to number 12. You will cross several buildings and the walk will take max. 10 minutes. When you reach number 12, you have reached O&N 5, where you can find the reception.

Bike

06 February 2020

Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Bike

The Gasthuisberg campus is west of the Leuven ring. Our buildings are situated behind the hospital (see black arrow near ‘RING NOORD’ on the map). If you come from the city center, you will arrive on campus from the east side (taking Mgr. Van Waeyenberglaan and roundabout Het Teken). If you come from Heverlee or Campus Arenberg, you will arrive from the west side (taking the Celestijnenlaan and Taborweg). When you arrive uphill at the intersection with the Rega Institute and the Red Cross building, you need to take the road down to the bicycle parking at Rega Institute (see map) where you can park. Next, follow the ‘Onderwijs & Navorsing blue route’ description below (start point is #9).

Route description

06 February 2020

Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Parking
  1. You arrive via the E314 highway – EXIT 16

    • After 200 m, keep left to drive underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.

    • Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.

  2. You arrive via the Leuven ring road

    • At the roundabout, take the exit towards ‘Spoed / Ziekenhuis’.

    • Follow the ring around Campus Gasthuisberg and pass the entrance of SPOED.

    • Continue right until you arrive at a second roundabout.

    • Follow the directions for E314.

    • Near the Fire Brigade Station, make a U-turn and follow the directions for ‘Ziekenhuis’.

    • Keep left and drive downhill, underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.

    • Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.

    • Next, leave the parking at level +1 using the big stairs near the vending machines.

 Follow the red carpet and arrows to 'Onco Dagcentrum' to get to the O&N buildings. Take the stairs on your left after exiting Parking West. You are now in front of the O&N4 building; on the left you will find O&N5. 

Map 0&N

Venue contact

06 February 2020

Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Extra information

Room 07.339