Frequently Asked Questions

Can I analyze sensitive data using NCShare?

No. NCShare does not support or allow any sensitve data.

When should I used standard computing resources versus advanced computing resources?

Computing resources provided through container manager are designed to support academic courses. They are light weight self-service resources that are easy to access through a web browser. Each container is backed by 2 cores and 4 GB and is intended for active coding and running basic tasks like labs or assignments.

These resources are likely not sufficient for large computing tasks associated with research, big data, or specialized research software. For those, we recommend advanced computing resources for research.

I'm an IT staff at a participating institution, and I was sent a link to GitLab but I can't login.

If you were sent a Gitlab link but can't login, make sure that you've created an account here

Once you've created that account, you can sign in and you should see ncshare / support. If you don't see this, email info@ncshare.org for help.

Where can I get help?

Users from participating instititutions can contact their support team directly.

If you are IT Staff at a participating institution and need assitance, email info@ncshare.org.

How do I sign up to be a NCShare point of contact and support allocations at my college / university?

Email info@ncshare.org