2016 05 30 Tools and Services Workshop - Langebio - Cinvestav

Required Workshop Prep

See detailed instructions in sections 1-5 of the workshop packet (pg. 5-10)

Download: Genomics Workflows in CyVerse

1. CyVerse Account

• Get your free account at http://user.iplantcollaborative.org/ . (Make sure to REMEMBER your username and password.) Please register with an institutional email account as only this will give you access to the CyVerse cloud service Atmosphere (see next bullet). Please avoid gmail, yahoo, hotmail and the like for your CyVerse registration as you would not be able to register for Atmosphere with those.

2. Atmosphere Access

• Once you have your account, go to http://user.iplantcollaborative.org/ and log in. Under "Apps and Services," scroll down to  "Available Services" and request access to Atmosphere and DNA Subway. Indicate that you are attending a workshop when you are asked for justification. (This will only be granted if you registered for CyVerse using an institutional account; see above.)

3. Laptop

Please bring your own WiFi enabled laptop to the workshop. Make sure your laptop has the following:

• Internet Browser: Please have an up-to-date web browser (We strongly recommend Firefox or Safari; Internet Explorer, Chrome and others have significant issues.)
• Java: Have JAVA installed, enabled and working with Firefox or Safari. (Help)
• Data Store: Download and install iCommands (iCommands for your OS)
• VNC Viewer: Download the DMG (for MAC) or exe (for PC) (http://www.realvnc.com/download/viewer/)
• Windows Users only: Download and install PuTTY (http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html)
• Download Cyberduck: Using Cyberduck for Uploading and Downloading to the Data Store - Installing and Configuring Cyberduck

4. Pre-Workshop Guide and Homework

• Download and complete the exercises in the WORKSHOP PACKET (pg. 5-10) to get the most out of the workshop.
• Complete this Pre-Workshop Survey

Etherpad

Connect to the etherpad at : TBA

You can use the etherpad at the workshop to ask questions and share information, links, etc.

Draft Workshop Program (DAY 1)

Draft Workshop Program (DAY 2)

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Important Pre-Workshop Travel Info 

Neither CyVerse/iPlant Collaborative nor the local host can reimburse lodging or other expenses associated with attending the workshop.

Travel/Lodging