Connecting to the Server
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For the following sections of our guide, you will need to have access a Linux command-line environment to practice with hands-on exercises. If your computer operates on a Unix system with more than 8GB RAM and 100GB storage space, you're in luck! Although real-world bioinformatics datasets require a much more space and memory for processing, you can still use your laptop for the practical exercises in this guide.
If you don't have access to a Linux environment, there are two options you can try:
You can install a Linux Virtual Machine (VM) on your computer. This requires patience, as VMs can be slow ;)
You can apply for access to the ABI computing resources. This will give you access to a fast server, where we will also provide example datasets used in the tutorials that follow.
Register for the following course from Johns Hopkins University here:
Then access the VMBox Download & Instructions in the Week 1 materials.
To access this course, you’ll need to create a Coursera account. Financial aid is available, allowing you to take the course for free. The application process is simple and straightforward, so don’t hesitate—just go for it!
An SSH key pair is like a lock and key for secure online access. The private key is your secret key that you keep safe, and the public key is the lock you give to the server. When they match, the server knows it's you, allowing secure access without needing a password.
If you have a Windows machine, follow this tutorial to generate your key pair. Remember the location of your private and public keys! You will provide your public key when requesting access. When granted access, you will need to locate your private key, so be sure to remember where you stored it for future use!
If you have a Unix Machine, you can use this tutorial.
Please, make a donation of at least 10,000 AMD at donate.abi.am as a token of gratitude and support to ABI. Then fill in this form to request a month-long access. You can prolong your access by filling in another form as you go. You will need to provide your public key when filling the form, so have it ready.
