Would you like to be able to move, share or publish your software without worrying whether it will work properly on other computers? Containerization is an OS-level virtualization method used to deploy and run distributed applications without launching an entire virtual machine for each app. Containers are "stand-alone", enabling workflows to be easily packaged and shared across platforms, enhancing reproducibility and portability. This hands-on tutorial will provide an introduction to containers and the basics of building and running containers with Docker and Singularity.

A basic knowledge of the linux command line is useful. Workshop participants who wish to take part in hands-on exercises should bring a laptop with Docker installed. Instructions for installing Docker on Mac, Windows or Linux machines can be found here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aji-Asc0eOGBYqRIFPO39R8RZfn9xcJ6RhPLjTc8C8g/edit?usp=sharing

For course materials: https://github.com/ResearchComputing/Container_Tutorial_Fall_2019

To access the course: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/4239862482