With Linux Workplace

The Linux Workplace (LWP) is a standardized University workplace containing a Linux operating system where you can remotely access to the system via SSH or using NoMachine. LWP also allows you to access the X and Y:drives located in the University Workplace (UWP). As it is in Hábrók, iCommands are already installed in the LWP. You just need to create an iRODS configuration file called irods_environment.json and place it in this location in your home directory: ~/.irods/.

First connect your LWP environment with your preferred SSH client. In order to use iCommands for the first time, you just need to create an iRODS configuration file called irods_environment.json and place it in this location in your home directory: ~/.irods/.

Under your home directory you will first create the hidden .irods/ dot folder via:

$ mkdir ~/.irods

Check if it is created:

Check if it is created under .irods/ and then proceed with creating and configuring your environment file as explained iCommands section:

Now you are ready to initilaze the RDMS connection:

Please refer to the iCommands section for further information on the configuration and use cases of the various iCommands.

Eventhough the UWP is a Windows OS, you can still use the iCommands to benfit from its functionalities and speed. The Y:drive is available under /media/ydrive.

First go the location of Y:drive and check the content:

Navigate to the folder where you have your data:

If you already initiated the RDMS connection as explained above or in the iCommands sections, then you can start tarnsfering data and creating metadata.

Disclaimer: The RDMS team does not support the LWP, therefore please refer to the user manual of the LWP for further information.