The ATLAS Workbooks
These are intended to get you started with the general ATLAS computing environment. They focus on issues you are liable to encounter, but don't discuss things specific to any particular analysis.
Using the Grid
The Grid is the distributed computing system that allows us to process and store huge amounts of data.
- Getting Started with the Grid - getting a certificate and joining the ATLAS Virtual Organization
- Downloading data from the Grid: Rucio
Version Control
Version control systems allow you to store past versions of files and quickly see your revisions. You can also easily share your projects with others. The use of Subversion (SVN) is mandatory for ATLAS software management. For local projects where SVN may be too heavy, you may also try Git; they have the same basic principles but differ in specifics. There is also a bridge between Git and SVN.
