BIOP-desktop Installation

Step-by-Step Protocol for Installing BIOP-desktop

Installation:

1. Install Docker Desktop

• Download and install Docker Desktop from:

https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/

2. Download the BIOP-Desktop Image: 

• Open a terminal and run the following command: 

docker pull biop/biop-desktop:0.1.0 

• This command downloads the BIOP-Desktop image from Docker Hub. 

3. Start BIOP-Desktop: 

• If you have a GPU, run:

docker run -it --rm -p 8888:8888 --gpus device=0 biop/biop-desktop:0.1.0 

• If you do not have a GPU, run:

docker run -it --rm -p 8888:8888 biop/biop-desktop:0.1.0

4. Accessing BIOP-Desktop: 

• Open your web browser and navigate to: 

http://127.0.0.1:8888/lab

• The JupyterLab interface will open.

5. Opening the Desktop Environment: 

• In JupyterLab, locate the VNC icon. 

• Click the VNC icon.

• A virtual Linux desktop will open in your browser.