Introduction to Docker

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This workshop, organized by the Center of Expertise in Big Geodata Science (CRIB), aims to introduce the use of Docker containers with the goal of using them for modern, scalable computational workflows. Such workflows are useful for ensuring reproducible research outputs. The participants will learn the fundamentals of containers, practice essential Docker commands, and gain hands-on experience in building and managing Docker images and containers.

The workshop is partly based on the Carpenty Incubator course "Reproducible Computational Environments Using Containers: Introduction to Docker" and covers the following aspects:

Date

14 May 2025

Venue

ITC Building, Room LA 1208
Hallenweg 8, 7522 NH Enschede

Prerequisites

Participants must have access to a computer with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) that they have administrative privileges on. They should have a running Docker installation (see the setup instructions for installation), and should have basic familiarity with using a command shell and acquainted with text editors like Vim, Nano, or Notepad++.

Registration

Registration is required to attend the workshop, which is open to all UT staff and students

The capacity is limited to 25 people. In case of more registrations, the participants will be selected randomly, considering the balance between staff and students.

Registration is closed.

InstructorS

dr.ing. S. Girgin MSc (Serkan)
Associate Professor, Head of CRIB

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Schedule

09:15 - 09:30

Welcome and icebreaker

09:30 - 10:00

Introduction to containers

10:00 - 10:45

Introduction to Docker

10:45 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 12:30

Managing Docker containers

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch break

13:30 - 14:45

Introduction to Dockerfiles

14:45 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 16:30

Creating your own Docker images

16:30 - 16:45

Wrap-up

For more information or questions, please contact ir. Jay Gohil (j.h.gohil@utwente.nl).