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DESCRIPTION:# Overview\n\nReproducible analysis in bioinformatics goes beyo
 nd good documentation and sharing code. Often\, analyses depend on an enti
 re environment with many different programs\, libraries and settings. For 
 the sake of reproducibility\, but also for productivity\, you might want t
 o store\, reuse\, and share your environments using container software suc
 h as Docker and Singularity. Containerization is a lightweight and scalabl
 e way of working with such isolated environments. For example\, with Docke
 r you can develop\, store and manage environments based on Linux operating
  systems which can run in mostly any computer. \n\nOften\, bioinformatic c
 alculations also require large memory and CPU resources\, therefore you mi
 ght want to use a shared computer environment (e.g. a HPC cluster). Howeve
 r\, to run Docker you need to have privileged rights (i.e. as root)\, whic
 h is not the case for Singularity\, a program that enables you to run envi
 ronments from a wide range of resources (including Docker) in a safe manne
 r without the need for privileged access. Combining Singularity and Docker
  thus makes you extremely flexible in how\, when and where you use your co
 mputer environments and those of others. \n\nTo introduce you to working w
 ith containers in the context of bioinformatics research\, we will take a 
 practical approach with several hands-on exercises to go through the basic
 s of using\, developing and sharing containers.\n\nThe course materials ca
 n be found in the dedicated [GitHub page](https://sib-swiss.github.io/cont
 ainers-introduction-training/latest/).\n\n# Testimonial\n"I did enjoy the 
 course and found it very useful for ensuring reproducibility and shareabil
 ity of bioinformatic analysis pipelines. I think the course provided a str
 ong basis about how containers can be used\; the design was very good in c
 ombining theory and hands-on exercises and provided a very complete overvi
 ew of the critical steps when working with containers. And last but not le
 ast\, it was clear not only the high level of expertise of the trainer but
  also his interest in transferring knowledge to the participants which was
  evident by the clear explanations and the willingness to answer any quest
 ions." \n\nAdrian Salas Bastos \, Institute of Anatomy University of Zuric
 h \n\n\n# Audience\n\nThis course is designed for PhD students\, postdocto
 ral and other researchers in the life sciences\, as well as bioinformatici
 ans from both academia and industry who are doing bioinformatics analyses 
 and want to get introduced to containers.\n\n# Learning outcomes\nAt the e
 nd of the course\, the participants are expected to:\n* **Understand** the
  basic concepts and terminology associated with virtualization with contai
 ners\n* **Customize\, store\, manage and share** containerized environment
 s with Docker\n* **Describe** and **understand** the essential differences
  between Docker and Singularity\n* **Use** Singularity to run containers o
 n a shared computer environment (e.g. a HPC cluster)\n\n# Prerequisites\n#
 #### Knowledge / competencies\nThis course is part of the [Data Management
  learning path](https://www.sib.swiss/training/learning-paths?path=data-ma
 nagement). To get the most out of this course\, you should meet the learni
 ng outcomes of of either [First Steps with UNIX in Life Sciences](https://
 www.sib.swiss/training/course/20250902_FSWU) or the e-learning course [UNI
 X Fundamentals](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/2012_UNIXF).\n \nIn 
 case of doubt\, evaluate your Unix skills with this [quiz](https://docs.go
 ogle.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2BEWeOKLbIRGBT_aDEGPce1FOaVYBbhBiaqcaHoBKNB27M
 Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) before registering.\n\n##### Technical\nYou are re
 quired to have your own laptop with [Docker pre-installed](https://docs.do
 cker.com/get-docker/)\, and have created an account on [dockerhub](https:/
 /hub.docker.com/). Please note that administrative privileges are required
  on your computer to install and use Docker. In addition\, Windows users r
 equire a recent version of [Windows](https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-wi
 ndows/install/). \n\n# Schedule \nThe schedule and course material are in 
 the dedicated [GitHub page]( https://sib-swiss.github.io/containers-introd
 uction-training/latest/course_schedule/\n ).\n# Application\n\n\n\n\nSIB c
 ourses usually open for applications 1-2 months before the course takes pl
 ace. If not yet done\, we suggest you sign up for our mailing list [here](
 https://lists.sib.swiss/mailman/listinfo/courses) so that you are informed
  when the courses accept applications as some courses fill up very quickly
 . \n\nRegistration fees for academics are **100 CHF** and **500 CHF** for 
 for-profit companies. While participants are registered on a first come\, 
 first served basis\, exceptions may be made to ensure diversity and equity
 \, which may increase the time before your registration is confirmed.\n\nA
 pplications will close on **30/05/2026** or as soon as the places will be 
 filled up. Cancellation after **30/05/2026** will not be reimbursed. \n\nY
 ou will be informed by email of your registration confirmation. Upon recep
 tion of the confirmation email\, participants will be asked to confirm att
 endance by paying the fees within **5 days**.\n\n# Venue and Time\nThis co
 urse will be streamed. \n\n\n\nThe course will start at 9:00 CEST and end 
 around 17:00 CEST. Precise information will be provided to the participant
 s in due time.\n\n\n#  Additional information\nCoordination: Grégoire Ros
 sier\, SIB Training Group\n\n\nAfter the course\, we will provide you with
  a Certificate of Attendance or a Certificate of Achievement recommending 
 0.25 ECTS credits (given a passed exam)\n\nYou are welcome to register to 
 the SIB courses mailing list to be informed of all future courses and work
 shops\, as well as all important deadlines using the form [here](https://l
 ists.sib.swiss/mailman/listinfo/courses).\n\nPlease note that participatio
 n in SIB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.sw
 iss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIXIR Code of C
 onduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct). Participants of
  SIB courses are also required to abide by the same code.\n\nFor more info
 rmation\, please contact [training@sib.swiss](mailto://training@sib.swiss)
 .
SUMMARY:Docker and Singularity for Reproducible Research: Getting Started w
 ith Containers
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