Container Platform (Singularity/Apptainer)
Container usage in HPC environments: Singularity/Apptainer, Podman and Docker integration. Reproducible computing and software distribution.
What is Container Platform (Singularity/Apptainer)?
In HPC environments where multiple research groups share the same cluster and each has different software dependencies, a Singularity/Apptainer-based container platform is an indispensable solution. By packaging an application, its dependencies and its runtime environment into a single portable `.sif` file, it achieves both reproducibility and portability. Mevasis delivers end-to-end container platform services — from installation and central image repository configuration to SLURM integration — with experienced HPC engineers.
Container technology gives HPC users the freedom to manage their own software environments without depending on a system administrator. We deliver that freedom without compromising security or performance.
— Mevasis HPC Engineering Team
How Is a Container Platform Deployed?
Mevasis analyzes your existing HPC infrastructure to determine the most appropriate Apptainer configuration and completes the deployment in five phases.
Environment Analysis
The existing software stack, user needs and workloads are examined to determine which applications will be containerized.
Installation and Integration
Apptainer installation, SLURM integration, GPU binding and shared file system configuration are completed without exception.
Training and Support
User teams receive hands-on training; example scripts and documentation are added to the system.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should this solution be chosen?
If different research groups or teams share the same HPC cluster and each has different software dependencies, a container platform is indispensable. It should be chosen particularly for multi-tenant setups where it is not possible to change a Python environment or library version system-wide; for scientific workloads where the results produced need to be reproducible in the future; and for scenarios where you want to move an application tested on your own data center to the cloud or to another HPC system.
How does Mevasis deliver this solution?
Mevasis provides end-to-end container platform services — from Apptainer/Singularity installation and configuration, Docker/OCI image conversion, and central image repository setup through to SLURM integration. Experienced HPC engineers analyze your existing infrastructure, determine the most appropriate deployment architecture and make the transition seamless by delivering hands-on training to user teams.
How is pricing structured?
Because the scope of the container platform service varies depending on factors such as existing infrastructure size, number of users, custom image repository requirements and training needs, pricing is project-specific. Share your requirements via the request form; our team will provide a detailed proposal as soon as possible.