Computing Basics for DUNE - Late 2024 edition

This tutorial will teach you the basics of DUNE Computing.

Instructors will engage students with hands-on lessons focused in three areas:

1. Basics of logging on, getting accounts, disk spaces
2. Data storage and management,
3. Introduction to LArSoft
4. How to find futher training materials for DUNE and HEP software

Mentors will answer your questions and provide technical support.

Prerequisites

1. Unix command line experience is necessary for this training. We recommend that participants to go through The Unix Shell, if new to the unix command line (also known as terminal or shell).
2. A computer set up so that you can log into a remote unix system at FNAL or CERN.
   This will include getting DUNE computing accounts at FNAL or CERN.
   See Setup to do this pre-class setup.

By the end of this workshop, participants will know how to:

• Utilize data volumes at FNAL.
• Understand good data management practices.
• Provide a basic overview of art and LArSoft to a new researcher.

There are additional materials provided that explain how to:

• Develop configuration files to control batch jobs
• Use the Justin system to process data
• Modify LArSoft modules

You will need to be a DUNE Collaborator (listed member), and have a valid FNAL or CERN computing account to join the tutorial. Contact your DUNE group leader for assistance.

Getting Started

First step: follow the directions in the “Setup”. Once you follow the instructions; we give you an easy exercise to make sure you are good to go.

Then we will proceed through the episodes - the live tutorial currently goes to episode 5.

Ask questions on Slack anytime or - during the live lessons - on the livedoc.