NERSC Software Support Policy¶
Disallowed software¶
NERSC does not allow the use of:
- Classified or controlled military defense information
- Export controlled or ITAR codes or data
- Personally identifiable information
- Protected health information
Software meeting this definition is disallowed even if it is not explicitly listed as "Resticted".
Additionally, as stated in the "Security" tab of the ERCAP Request Form, NERSC supports only open research intended to be published in open scientific journals. Proprietary research is not allowed.
Prohibited software¶
The following applications are prohibited at NERSC. This list may change at any time without notice. The attempted use of such software on or to access NERSC resources may result in limits placed on your NERSC account, up to and including the disabling of your account. Please create a ticket in the NERSC help desk if you need help identifying an alternative solution.
| Software Name | Use | Reason Prohibited | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaussian | Scientific software | Licensing restrictions | 2018/02/12 |
| Magic Wormhole | File transfer | Significant security risk; functionality violates NERSC AUP | 2024/03/27 |
| Warp Terminal | Terminal emulator | Significant security risk; functionality violates NERSC AUP | 2024/06/01 |