Prerequisite
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.. important::
 #.  Experience with Python.
 #.  Experience with bash or similar Unix shells.

This workshop assumes that you have experience coding in Python and are familiar with using Unix shell. 
If you are using a Windows machine please make sure you have a shell that supports SSH. Windows users can either use 
`PowerShell <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/windows-powershell/starting-windows-powershell>`_ or the `Windows Subsystem for Linux <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install>`_ 

.. important::
 For a smooth setup on the supercomputer system, please register for an NCI account if you don't have one:

 #.  Go to https://my.nci.org.au/mancini
 #.  Click on the "Sign up" button to start your registration form.
 #.  Complete all steps in the registration form. (Note: you must provide a current email address from your institution or place of work, not a personal email.)
 #.  Select the option to join project vp91 at Step 3 of the form.
 #.  Click "Finish" on the final page of the form to complete your registration request.
 
 or 

 If you already have an account
 #.  Login to your NCI account https://my.nci.org.au/mancini
 #.  Select Project and Groups on the left-side menu
 #.  Select Find project or group on the top tab and search vp91 to apply for membership


.. warning::
    Project vp91 is temporary for training purposes only. Data in vp91 will be cleaned in one week time after the training.