1. Holly Cate January 20, 2010 Main Bioinformatics Laboratory

2. Present Objectives Learn processes of Main Lab and understand the infrastructure Studying Linux and Unix Taking an online Unix and Linux Class Researching the purchase of a new Web Server, File Server and Database Server

3. Studying Linux and Unix Have installed Ubuntu Server and desktop. Familiarizing myself with those operating systems and platforms. http://www.ubuntu.com/

4. Taking an online Unix and Linux Class UNIX and Linux Operating System Fundamentals A Brief History of the UNIX and Linux Operating Systems Operating System Concepts Getting Connected, Logging In, and Logging Out Operating System Commands Working with Directories Working with Files I/O Redirection, Pipes, and Filters Getting Help Processes and Jobs The Shell - A Closer Look Introduction to the vi Text Editor Introduction to Shell Scripting/Programming Tools and Utilities Interacting with Other Users

5. Researching the purchase of a new Web Server, File Server and Database Server

6. Goals Learn layout of systems Learn the future hardware and software needs of the lab Understand each persons role in the lab