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 to your LWP environment with your preferred SSH client from your PC, laptop or UWP. 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 performing tasks using iCommands.

Disclaimer: The RDMS team does not support the LWP, therefore please refer to the user manual of the LWP for further information or if you have difficulties connecting to LWP.