# Bitnami Secure Image for PyTorch

## What is PyTorch?

> PyTorch is a deep learning platform that accelerates the transition from research prototyping to production deployment. Bitnami image includes Torchvision for specific computer vision support.

[Overview of PyTorch](https://pytorch.org/)
Trademarks: This software listing is packaged by Bitnami. The respective trademarks mentioned in the offering are owned by the respective companies, and use of them does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.

## TL;DR

```console
docker run -it --name pytorch bitnami/pytorch
```

## Why use Bitnami Secure Images?

Those are hardened, minimal CVE images built and maintained by Bitnami. Bitnami Secure Images are based on the cloud-optimized, security-hardened enterprise [OS Photon Linux](https://vmware.github.io/photon/). Why choose BSI images?

- Hardened secure images of popular open source software with Near-Zero Vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Triage & Prioritization with VEX Statements, KEV and EPSS Scores
- Compliance focus with FIPS, STIG, and air-gap options, including secure bill of materials (SBOM)
- Software supply chain provenance attestation through in-toto
- First class support for the internet’s favorite Helm charts

Each image comes with valuable security metadata. You can view the metadata in [our public catalog here](https://app-catalog.vmware.com/bitnami/apps). Note: Some data is only available with [commercial subscriptions to BSI](https://bitnami.com/).

![Alt text](https://github.com/bitnami/containers/blob/main/BSI%20UI%201.png?raw=true "Application details")
![Alt text](https://github.com/bitnami/containers/blob/main/BSI%20UI%202.png?raw=true "Packaging report")

If you are looking for our previous generation of images based on Debian Linux, please see the [Bitnami Legacy registry](https://hub.docker.com/u/bitnamilegacy).

## Why use a non-root container?

Non-root container images add an extra layer of security and are generally recommended for production environments. However, because they run as a non-root user, privileged tasks are typically off-limits. Learn more about non-root containers [in our docs](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-tanzu/application-catalog/tanzu-application-catalog/services/tac-doc/apps-tutorials-work-with-non-root-containers-index.html).

## Supported tags and respective `Dockerfile` links

Learn more about the Bitnami tagging policy and the difference between rolling tags and immutable tags [in our documentation page](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-tanzu/application-catalog/tanzu-application-catalog/services/tac-doc/apps-tutorials-understand-rolling-tags-containers-index.html).

## Get this image

The recommended way to get the Bitnami Pytorch Docker Image is to pull the prebuilt image from the [Docker Hub Registry](https://hub.docker.com/r/bitnami/pytorch).

```console
docker pull bitnami/pytorch:latest
```

To use a specific version, you can pull a versioned tag. You can view the [list of available versions](https://hub.docker.com/r/bitnami/pytorch/tags/) in the Docker Hub Registry.

```console
docker pull bitnami/pytorch:[TAG]
```

If you wish, you can also build the image yourself by cloning the repository, changing to the directory containing the Dockerfile and executing the `docker build` command. Remember to replace the `APP`, `VERSION` and `OPERATING-SYSTEM` path placeholders in the example command below with the correct values.

```console
git clone https://github.com/bitnami/containers.git
cd bitnami/APP/VERSION/OPERATING-SYSTEM
docker build -t bitnami/APP:latest .
```

## Entering the REPL

By default, running this image will drop you into the Python REPL, where you can interactively test and try things out with PyTorch in Python.

```console
docker run -it --name pytorch bitnami/pytorch
```

## Configuration

### Running your PyTorch app

The default work directory for the PyTorch image is `/app`. You can mount a folder from your host here that includes your PyTorch script, and run it normally using the `python` command.

```console
docker run -it --name pytorch -v /path/to/app:/app bitnami/pytorch \
  python script.py
```

### Running a PyTorch app with package dependencies

If your PyTorch app has a `requirements.txt` defining your app's dependencies, you can install the dependencies before running your app.

```console
docker run -it --name pytorch -v /path/to/app:/app bitnami/pytorch \
  sh -c "conda install -y --file requirements.txt && python script.py"
```

**Further Reading:**

- [pytorch documentation](https://pytorch.org/docs/stable/index.html)
- [conda documentation](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/)

### FIPS configuration in Bitnami Secure Images

The Bitnami PyTorch Docker image from the [Bitnami Secure Images](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) catalog includes extra features and settings to configure the container with FIPS capabilities. You can configure the next environment variables:

- `OPENSSL_FIPS`: whether OpenSSL runs in FIPS mode or not. `yes` (default), `no`.

## Maintenance

### Upgrade this image

Bitnami provides up-to-date versions of PyTorch, including security patches, soon after they are made upstream. We recommend that you follow these steps to upgrade your container.

#### Step 1: Get the updated image

```console
docker pull bitnami/pytorch:latest
```

or if you're using Docker Compose, update the value of the image property to `bitnami/pytorch:latest`.

#### Step 2: Remove the currently running container

```console
docker rm -v pytorch
```

or using Docker Compose:

```console
docker-compose rm -v pytorch
```

#### Step 3: Run the new image

Re-create your container from the new image.

```console
docker run --name pytorch bitnami/pytorch:latest
```

or using Docker Compose:

```console
docker-compose up pytorch
```

## Notable changes

### 1.9.0-debian-10-r3

This version removes miniconda in favour of pip. This creates a smaller container and least prone to security issues. Users extending this container with other packages will need to switch from conda to pip commands.

## Using `docker-compose.yaml`

Please be aware this file has not undergone internal testing. Consequently, we advise its use exclusively for development or testing purposes. For production-ready deployments, we highly recommend utilizing its associated [Bitnami Helm chart](https://github.com/bitnami/charts/tree/main/bitnami/pytorch).

If you detect any issue in the `docker-compose.yaml` file, feel free to report it or contribute with a fix by following our [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/bitnami/containers/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).

## License

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