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RCS SCC Application Request Form
This form allows researchers on the Shared Compute Cluster (SCC) to request installation of an application or software package on the SCC. Before submitting a request, please read our documentation for
installing python libraries
and
installing R libraries
.
If you are using the SCC as part of an academic course and this software request is for the coursework, do not submit this form. Discuss the software with the course instructor and/or teaching fellows and they can submit the request.
Requester Information
BU Login Name
*
Name
*
Email
*
SCC Project
*
SCC Lead Project Investigator (LPI)
*
Application Information
Application Name
*
Version
*
Source or Homepage URL
*
Justification
What is your level of interest in this software?
*
Evaluating its usefulness
Want to use it, but installation is not blocking progress
Required for research
Do you have a deadline for this installation?
*
RCS Staff will provide an estimate of the installation date after receiving your request.
Is there a commercial license required for this application?
*
Yes
No
Anticipated number of users
*
Just me
Members of SCC project
Widely used or popular software, usable beyond our work
This software will be used for an academic course
Have you tried to build/install this package for yourself?
*
If so, use the Additional Information box below to describe what you’ve done. If No, include a link to the software’s documentation and/or install instructions.
Yes, successfully, and you would like to make it available as a module
Attempted but was not successful.
No.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Please provide any additional information that will help RCS Staff install the application requested. For example, a link to the installation instructions for the software, and examples of how to run it.
Note:
RCS cannot guarantee that a requested application can be installed on the SCC. We will make a best effort to install your application and will keep you updated on its progress via ServiceNow.
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