.. _tutorials-onboarding-m1:

Module 1: Getting Started
=========================

Welcome to your first step on the CoSTAR cluster. This module establishes the foundational knowledge,
security rules, and access methods required to work safely within our high-performance computing environment.

Learning Goals
--------------
By the end of this module, you should:

* Understand a cluster's purpose and usage expectations.
* TBC: Know where to find site policy and cluster etiquette guidance.
* Understand the basic connection routes to the cluster.
* Practise core Linux commands used in daily HPC workflows.

Module Navigation
-----------------

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   :gutter: 3
   :margin: 1

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`info` 1.1 Cluster Introduction
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m1-intro
      :link-type: ref
      :class-card: sd-outline-info

      Review the core mission of the CoSTAR infrastructure and view the module overview slides.

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`shield` 1.2 Usage Policy
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m1-usage-policy
      :link-type: ref
      :class-card: sd-outline-info

      Understand cluster etiquette, some common user mistakes to avoid, and which IT policies apply.

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`terminal` 1.3 Connecting to CoSTAR
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m1-connecting
      :link-type: ref
      :class-card: sd-outline-info

      Connect to the login node for the first time.

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`code` 1.4 Linux Basics
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m1-linux-commands
      :link-type: ref
      :class-card: sd-outline-info

      A cheat sheet of essential terminal commands required for navigating an HPC environment.

   .. grid-item-card:: :octicon:`checklist` 1.5 Self-Check Quiz
      :link: tutorials-onboarding-m1-quiz
      :link-type: ref
      :class-card: sd-outline-success

      Test your understanding of the introductory material before moving to Module 2.

.. toctree::
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   m1_intro
   m1_usage_policy
   m1_connecting
   m1_linux_commands
   m1_quiz