Getting Started
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Before running workflows in Workbench, ensure your environment is properly configured. The initial setup is typically handled by IT administrators who manage computational resources and workflow execution engines in your environment.
Two key requirements must be in place before using Workbench:
Provisioned computational resources in your chosen environment
A configured running in a supported compute environment
For detailed information about engines and cloud backends, refer to the
Workbench supports multiple cloud platforms and execution services. You can run workflows through native cloud services or DNAstack WES, our GA4GH-compliant workflow execution service that works across all supported platforms.
Supported platforms and their execution services include:
Google Cloud Platform: Google or
Amazon Web Services:
Microsoft Azure: or
On-Premises:
is a workflow execution service developed by DNAstack as an alternative to the backend services provided natively by cloud providers. It implements the (WES) standard developed by the . DNAstack WES can also be used for on-premises workflow execution.
Once connected, you can:
Find or import a WDL workflow
Configure workflow inputs
Submit and monitor the workflow
Locate workflow outputs
Using Workbench involves a straightforward process. Begin by accessing the platform at . From there, you'll need to connect Workbench to your workflow execution engines - this is a one-time configuration step for each engine you plan to use.