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ELIXIR node event Introduction to Docker and Apptainer: reproducible and automated data analysis

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Date: 23 - 24 October 2025

Language of instruction: English

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This course is part of a micro-credential track, which offers the added value of being akin to a mini-diploma. By following the entire track, you can improve the reproducibility of your research. Check this opportunity: Reproducible Data Analysis: an Essential Capability in Modern Science The container workshop will give an introduction to Docker & Apptainer, which are great components to achieve portability and reproducibility of your analysis. You will learn how to use containers and how to build a container from scratch, share it with others, and re-use and modify existing containers. After an extensive explanation on Docker containers, the Apptainer application, previously Singularity, and its use in the HPC will be highlighted as well. 

Keywords: advanced bioinformatics, ELIXIR, programming, research data management

Venue: Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II, Technologiepark 75

City: Zwijnaarde

Country: Belgium

Postcode: 9052

Learning objectives:

  • “Build a Docker image”
  • “Indicate the difference between Docker & Apptainer containers”
  • “Pull Docker images as an Apptainer (Singularity) image”
  • “Pull and push Docker image to/ from Docker Hub”
  • “Run Apptainer images on HPC”
  • “Run a Docker image while working with volumes and ports”
  • “Write a Docker recipe”

Organizer: VIB

Event types:

  • Workshops and courses

Sponsors: ELIXIR Belgium

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