1. Introduction


1.1. Purpose of guide

This is beginner’s guide for learning about linux, and related commands and softwares. The guide focuses on the skills required for performing the large scale hydrological, and climate analysis.

1.2. Prerequisite

The following software are useful for the inital setup to learn and perform the analysis.

SSH (Secure Shell) Clients

These are softare used to establish authentic and secure connections to the SSH servers. Please install and setup any of these for connecting with lab server. (click on each to go to downloading page).

1. Mobaxterm

2. Putty

Linux distrous

If you want use your personal computer for analysis, you can install any of linux distrous like Ubuntu, Debian, etc. You can also install windwons susbsystem for linux (WSL) to use linux within your Windows OS.

How to install WSL