HPC Formation 2026

Session

Day 2: Linux Terminal, finding/using sofwtare and text editor (vim)

15 Oct 2026, 09:30

11. Learn the (Unix) Command Line Interface

Bernard Van Renterghem (UCL CISM)

15/10/2026, 09:30

We will cover how to use the command line interface. After a short explanation of the unix philosophy, you will learn the basic commands on unix via a serious game (gameshell)

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• Learn to use the Command Line Interface	Prerequisite: • Being able to use SSH with private keys Type: Lecture, Hands-on **Target...

12. How to choose/activate the software version of your choice

Bernard Van Renterghem (UCL CISM)

15/10/2026, 11:45

Software installed on the clusters is organised and managed with environment modules that allow choosing a specific version of a software package compiled with a given compiler, linked to chosen libraries, etc. This session explains how modules are used on the clusters.

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• The installed software • The modules command • What is...

13. Vim

Mr Jérôme de Favereau (UCLouvain/IRMP/CP3)

15/10/2026, 14:00

Vim is a very powerful text editor installed on all Unix systems, including macOS, and used by many programs as the default text editor. Knowing the basics is crucial on HPC systems. Mastering it will dramatically speed up tasks such as editing submission scripts, configuration files, code, and more.

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• Why use Vim on user...