Docker containers are revolutionizing bioinformatics by automating reproducibility and portability across platforms. But what problems can they actually solve? This post shows real-world applications of containers in bioinformatics workflows, then guides you through the simplest possible ways to use, build and debug them.
Docker containers are revolutionizing bioinformatics by automating reproducibility and portability across platforms. But what problems can they actually solve? This post shows real-world applications of containers in bioinformatics workflows, then guides you through the simplest possible ways to use, build and debug them.
In Part 1 and Part 2, we built a complete Slurm HPC cluster from a single node to a production-ready multi-node system. Now let's learn how to manage, maintain, and secure it effectively.
This final post covers daily administration tasks, troubleshooting, security hardening, and integration with data processing frameworks.