14 Preparation

14.1 Review Key Concepts

This 5-min video provides a high level summary of the exercises to follow. Several important concepts are introduced to provide context for the exercises (slides).

14.2 Clone Workspace

For this demo, you will need your own copy of the SARS-CoV-2-Genome Workspace. These instructions will walk you through cloning a copy of the Workspace.

14.3 Start Cloud Environment

Note that, in order to use Galaxy, you must have access to a Terra Workspace with permission to compute (i.e. you must be a “Writer” or “Owner” of the Workspace).

Open your Workspace, and click on the “Environment configuration” button, a cloud icon on the righthand side of the screen.

Screenshot of the Workspace that points to the Environment configuration button, an icon of a cloud with a lightning bolt.

Under Galaxy, click on “Create new Environment”. Click on “Next” and “Create” to keep all settings as-is. This will take 8-10 minutes.

The button that starts a cloud environment for Galaxy has been highlighted,

Click on “Open Galaxy” when the environment is ready.

The Open Galaxy button is highlighted in the ready environment popup.