7th de.NBI Cloud User Meeting

Contribution List

1. Welcome & Introduction

02/12/2024, 09:00

2. OpenStack

02/12/2024, 10:00

OpenStack is the underlying infrastructure of the de.NBI Cloud. Participants of this workshop will learn how to start one or multiple virtual machines by using a graphical interface or via an API and get familiar with basic principles how-to use OpenStack for their projects e.g. assign floating IPs, mount volumes, setup security groups, etc.

Requirements: basic termial knowledge, Linux/OSX...

8. Advanced Kubernetes (Part 1)

02/12/2024, 14:00

The Kubernetes workshop covers essential topics for mastering scientific workflows in a cloud-native environment. Participants will learn how to schedule scientific workflows using Nextflow and Snakemake, as well as cloud-native workflow engines such as Argo Workflows on Kubernetes. The workshop will also dive into Kubernetes-based DevOps practices, explore GitOps principles for automating...

3. BiBiGrid

03/12/2024, 09:00

BiBiGrid is an open-source tool hosted on GitHub that facilitates easy cluster setups in openstack cloud environments. It provides an HPC like environment, providing a shared filesystem (NFS) between all nodes, a job scheduler (Slurm) and a monitoring system (Zabbix) on top of Ubuntu LTS or Debian. In this hands-on session we will learn how to setup a cluster in the cloud using BiBiGrid and...

4. Security Considerations and Best Practices for OpenStack projects

03/12/2024, 13:00

This OpenStack Security course emphasizes the importance of IT security in the cloud to prevent attacks and data loss. Common threats include cryptomining, botnets, and ransomware, often resulting from unprotected services on public ports. To counter these threats, it's essential to implement secure access via VPN or SSHuttle, encryption (HTTPS) with domain name and certificate authority...

5. Advanced Kubernetes (Part 2)

04/12/2024, 09:00

The Kubernetes workshop covers essential topics for mastering scientific workflows in a cloud-native environment. Participants will learn how to schedule scientific workflows using Nextflow and Snakemake, as well as cloud-native workflow engines such as Argo Workflows on Kubernetes. The workshop will also dive into Kubernetes-based DevOps practices, explore GitOps principles for automating...

6. Advanced Kubernetes (Part 3)

06/12/2024, 09:00

The Kubernetes workshop covers essential topics for mastering scientific workflows in a cloud-native environment. Participants will learn how to schedule scientific workflows using Nextflow and Snakemake, as well as cloud-native workflow engines such as Argo Workflows on Kubernetes. The workshop will also dive into Kubernetes-based DevOps practices, explore GitOps principles for automating...

7. Discussion Round or One-on-One Consultation: Consult with Admin and/or de.NBI Cloud Governance

06/12/2024, 12:30

Is there a topic you’d like to discuss in a one-on-one Zoom call with an admin or a member of the de.NBI Cloud Governance? If so, please specify. If the same topic is mentioned multiple times, it will be part of the discussion round.