VERNE

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What is VERNE?

VERNE (Visionary, Education, Research, Network Environment): High-performance computing resource available for instruction operated by the Research & Cyberinfrastructure group. VERNE is part of the National Research Platform’s Nautilus hyper-cluster. Managed JupyterHub instances provide access to many common software packages, including: Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Julia, R, RStudio, SageMath, MATLAB, Linux Desktop.

Am I Eligible?

 Eligible
FacultyYes
StaffNo
StudentsYes
Research StudentsYes
Faculty EmeritiNo
Staff EmeritiNo
VolunteersNo

Sensitive Data Storage Support

 Supported
DeidentifiedYes
PII 1.0No
PII 2.0No
PII 3.0Yes
HIPAA/PHI/HITECHNo
PCI-DSSNo
CUI/NIST 800-171No
NIST 800-53No

How Do I Get It?

VERNE is a high-performance computing resource at San Diego State University designed to support classroom instruction and student learning across disciplines. It provides access to computing power suitable for coursework involving AI, data science, and computational modeling. VERNE is free for SDSU faculty and students to use. Instructors can integrate it into their courses, and students can use it to complete class assignments and projects.

The VERNE docs includes information about the cluster and on how to request access to instructional resources.

To request access to VERNE resources, please refer to the VERNE Docs on requesting access or select Submit a Support Ticket below and navigate to Service Portal > Request a Service > Research > Fill out Research Cyberinfrastructure Consultation page.

I need Help

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Browse product Support on the VERNE site.
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Submit a ServiceNow support ticket