Introduction to the Unix shell


Hands-on introduction to the Linux command line and the interaction with a remote server. We will cover working with files and directories, common utilities, loops, redirections, wild cards, functions and scripting, and the basics of working through secure shell.

Date and time:
Monday, June 1, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm (morning session)

Location:
SFU’s Big Data Hub Presentation Studio (ASB 10900)

Instructor:
Marie-Hélène Burle

Prerequisites:
This introductory course does not require any previous experience.

Software:
We will provide access to one of our Linux systems. To make use of it, attendees will need a remote secure shell (SSH) client installed on their computer. On Windows we recommend the free Home Edition of MobaXterm. On Mac and Linux computers, SSH is usually pre-installed (try typing ssh in a terminal to make sure it is there).

Workshop material:
https://mint.westdri.ca/bash/top_intro