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--- software [2017/09/09 14:10]
meesters [MPIs]
+++ software [2020/01/24 10:36]
meesters [Non-Canonical Installation Helpers]
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 On the mogon clusters we install a broad variety of software (libraries and applications) for our users. We seek to install all software in optimized form - as far as possible.
+===== Non-Canonical Installation Helpers =====
+<WRAP center round important 60%>
+Many users feel tempted to install software themselves. This is perfectly fine, yet support for self-installed software cannot be granted.
+Particularly, we strongly discourage using any *conda or brew setup on one of our clusters: It has often been a source of messing up an existing environment only to be discovered at a source of interference when switching back our modules.
+</WRAP>
 ===== EasyBuild and Software Installation on Mogon Clusters =====
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 When looking in the list of installed modules you see abbreviations as ''foss'', ''gompi'' or similar. These are the [[http://easybuild.readthedocs.io/en/latest/eb_list_toolchains.html|EasyBuid Toolchains]], matches of specific compilers and basic library versions bundled together.
-When compiling or using software, see to it, that matching compilers and libraries have been used or loaded. Otherwise software might just crash for a variety of reasons. Please report, if a desired library is missing for a given toolchain.
+When compiling or using software, please ensure that matching compilers and libraries have been used or loaded. Otherwise software might just crash for a variety of reasons. Please report, if a desired library is missing for a given toolchain.
 ===== Installed Software and Modulefiles =====
-All software installed by the HPC team for users is available within so-called [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_Modules_%28software%29|Environment Modules]]: Little scripts, which set the matching environment variables for the desired application or library. More on Modulefiles can be found [[setting_up_environment_modules|on our wiki page covering Modules]].
+All software installed by the HPC team for users is available within so-called [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_Modules_%28software%29|Environment Modules]]: Little scripts, which set the matching environment variables for the desired application or library. More on Modulefiles can be found [[setting_up_environment_modules|on our wiki page covering Modules]]. This page covers looking for area specific tools, too.
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 ==== MPIs ====
-Using MPI-Modules can be special. Please refer to our [[mpi|MPI]] wiki page.
+Using MPI-Modules can be special. Please refer to our [[mpi|MPI wiki page]].
+==== Licensed Software / Proprietary Software ====
+For software which is associated with a restricted software, we have a number of options:
+  - if the software anticipates a license server, we can setup the software (install + connect to the license server) for or with you.
+  - if the software may be run by anyone who has signed a license, we can install the software (an [[software:topical:physics:vmd_namd|example would be VMD + NAMD]]) and make it accessible to a particular user or group.
+  - If your case is special and not yet listed, get in touch with us.
+<WRAP center round info 90%>
+In the 2nd case (a software which comes with a license, which prohibits us to "//just install and everyone can use it//") we require you (individual users of a group, possible several signs on one form) to print and sign printed licenses. Subsequently, send it via internal mail ("Hauspost") to "ZDV HPC group". We will then set the permissions accordingly.
+When doing so, please include:
+  * your name
+  * your username
+  * your email address (in case we need to approach you)
+  * Software (if not already stated on the license agreement)
+  * Software Version (if not already stated on the license agreement)
+Multiple users may sign a single license agreement if the agreement in question permits this.
+</WRAP>
+===== Topical Software =====
+We have [[software:topical:|gathered]] a few additional descriptions on area specific software (packages). You will find more information at the specific pages.