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Unlo ck the full potential of Linux on Windows with this two-part course on Win dows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Whether you'\;re a developer\, system a dministrator\, or researcher\, this course will guide you through deployin g\, configuring\, and leveraging WSL for seamless Linux integration on you r Windows machine.

What You'\;ll Learn

Introduction to WSL – Understand what WSL is\, why it exists\, and how it compares to alternatives like Cygwin\, MobaXTerm\, vi rtual machines\, and dual-boot setups.
Installation &\; Setup – Learn how to install and update WSL\, configure system requirements\, and switch between WSL 1 and WSL 2.
Managi ng Linux Distributions – Explore how to install\, list\, switch \, export\, and unregister Linux distributions in WSL.
WSL Commands &\; CLI Integration – Use essential WSL commands t o interact with Windows and Linux seamlessly.
Running Wind ows &\; Linux Applications Together – Learn how to execute W indows programs from Linux and Linux programs from Windows.

WSL &\; Docker – Integrate Docker with WSL 2 to optimize c ontainerized development workflows.
File Sharing – Access Windows files from Linux and use WSL for remote desktop applica tions.
Development &\; Tooling – Set up deve lopment environments\, run graphical applications\, and optimize your work flow using WSL.

Who Should Take This Course?< /p>

Researchers looking to use Linux tools without leaving Windows. Deve lopers managing Linux-based workflows on Windows systems. Anyone intereste d in running Linux on Windows efficiently. By the end of this course\, you '\;ll be able to confidently use WSL for development\, system administr ation\, and everyday Linux workflows\, unlocking the best of both operatin g systems.

When Will This Course Take Place?

Live online classes will take place on Fri. Nov. 7 and < strong>Tue. Nov. 11 from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Easte rn Time. Recordings of live classes will be available afterwards in this c ourse for self-paced learning and review.

Teacher: Ed Armstrong

Access is restricted to Dig ital Research Alliance of Canada (formerly Compute Canada) authenticated u sers only

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