Access to the Server

Published

January 7, 2025

Course server

We are going to share some large datasets for this course, during the labs, the homework and the final project. To facilitate the use to this, sometimes, restrictive-access data, we are going to use our SUNLab server stella.northeastern.edu

Here are the instructions to access the server:

  1. Apply for an account: request an account on the server to the instructors e.moroegido@northeastern.edu or h.gibbs@northeastern.edu.

  2. User login and password: You will be assigned a unique user login and password to access the server.

  3. Troubleshooting Access Issues: If you encounter any problems accessing the server, please contact the instructors immediately for assistance.

Working with the server

Please, check the instructions to work remotely on the server using Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio or VSCode.

Rules of access and use of the course server

  1. Authorized Use Only
  • Access to stella is strictly limited to enrolled students and authorized personnel in the Computational Urban Science course.
  • Use of the server must align with course-related activities, including research, analysis, and assignments.
  • Personal or commercial use of the server is prohibited.
  1. Data Confidentiality and Security
  • Certain data hosted on stella is subject to access restrictions and must not be moved, copied, or shared.
  • Do not attempt to download restricted data onto personal devices or external storage systems.
  • Unauthorized distribution, replication, or modification of data is strictly prohibited unless otherwise permitted.
  1. Access Credentials
  • Your login credentials are for your use only. Sharing login details with others is strictly forbidden.
  • Notify the course instructors immediately if you suspect your credentials have been compromised.
  1. Permissible Activities
  • Activities on stella must comply with the Northeastern University’s Acceptable Use Policy.
  • Use server resources efficiently to ensure equitable access for all users. Note that this is a shared resource so do not overuse the CPUs and RAM in the server.
  • Refrain from engaging in activities that may disrupt server operations or jeopardize security.
  1. Prohibited Actions
  • Do not attempt to circumvent server security measures or access unauthorized data.
  • Do not install, modify, or execute programs that may harm the server or violate university policies.
  • Avoid storing personal or non-course-related data on the server.
  1. Academic Integrity
  • All work performed on stella must comply with Northeastern University’s academic integrity guidelines.
  • Ensure proper attribution of data and resources in your academic work.
  1. Monitoring and Compliance
  • Server usage may be monitored to ensure compliance with these rules.
  • Violations may result in loss of server access, disciplinary action, or other penalties as deemed appropriate by the university.
  1. Acknowledgment
  • All students must acknowledge and agree to these rules before gaining access to the server.
  • By using stella, you agree to abide by these rules and accept any consequences of non-compliance.