# Introduction to Unix and KI Computational Resources

## THIS TRAINING MATERIAL IS DEPRECATED. PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES:

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[Introduction to Unix](/mini-courses/introduction-to-unix.md)
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[Advanced Utilization of IGB Computational Resources](/mini-courses/advanced-utilization-of-igb-computational-resources.md)
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### KI Bioinformatics Support

* Modes of Support
  * Individual Training
  * Project Work

<pre><code><strong>$90 per hour
</strong>$1200/0.1FTE/mo
</code></pre>

* Requesting Support
  * Send email to [Charlie Whittaker](mailto:charliew@mit.edu) or [Stuart Levine](mailto:slevine@mit.edu) to arrange for a free outreach consultation.
* Project Tracking and Billing Handled with [ilabs](https://mit-ki.ilabsolutions.com/account/login)
  * **Core users must have ilabs account and valid cost-objects in place. The BCC/BMC core must provide a cost estimate and the project has to be approved by the faculty member before work begins.**

### Overview of the KI Computing Systems

<figure><img src="/files/lf3hin2V4OWBabNdpbOQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>A model of the KI computing environment</p></figcaption></figure>


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