Containers are a way to package software with its dependencies in a way that is isolated from the host system. They offer a way to install and run complex or otherwise hard to install software in a HPC environment. They are also becoming a popular way for developers to distribute their software.

In this webinar we give a basic introduction to containers in general and look at running Singularity containers in Puhti. We also discuss how to convert and run Docker containers with Singularity.

Zoom-link to the webinar: https://cscfi.zoom.us/j/747590669

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