We expect all our users to be comfortable with the Linux command line and familiar with the concepts of FAIR data and data security before using our server.

All users must complete informational courses on handling data using the Linux command line before requesting a new account, and achieve a score of over 80% in the associated quizzes. This ensures that every user can perform their analyses without difficulty.

To ease the process, we organise one introductory Linux session and one Data Tour session on monthly bases. An email regarding this is sent to all MIB. Advanced users can attempt the quiz and email bioinfo@mib.wur.nl for feedback.

The conditions for accessing the MIB infrastructure for new users are as follows:

• Join one complete session of the Data Introduction Tour and pass the quiz.
• Join one complete session of Basic Linux Tutorial 1 and pass the quiz.
• Read this documentation in full.

Check out the next Data Tour and Basic Linux Tutorial sessions using this link.

Who can request an account?

Access to Valhalla is restricted to MIB members and students, and external members are not granted entry.

Request an account.

To request an account, please send the following details to bioinfo@mib.wur.nl:

Subject:

Request new Valhalla account

Email body:

• Login name (choose a unique login name that you are happy to use).
• First & Last names
• WUR email address
• First and last name
• Research group (MICEVO, BACGEN, MICFYS, MOLECO, SSB or EXTERNAL).
• Supervisor's name
• Role at MIB (PhD student, IT staff, laboratory staff, postdoctoral researcher, master's student or visitor)

You should receive a notification within a day confirming that your account has been created and providing your login credentials. It is very important that you replace the temporary password.