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Compile Server - Linux

Compile.vcu.edu is a Linux server for VCU instructional and research use. It provides a variety of compilers, such as C and Fortran compilers.

Compile.vcu.edu is managed by VCU Technology Services.
Note: Compile.vcu.edu is NOT intended for use with any sensitive data.
Sensitive data MUST be de-identified prior to placing it onto compile.vcu.edu.
For using compilers with sensitive data, use Fenn.

• Accounts
• Connections
• Password Resets
• Software
• Storage �
• Server Specifications
• Unix Basics

Accounts

Accounts on compile.vcu.edu are available to current VCU undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.

• Request a compile account

Note: Users must be on the VPN or on campus to request an account via the husky.vcu.edu links.

After requesting a compile.vcu.edu account, an email will be sent to your VCU email account with your new account information.

Connections

• To access your compile.vcu.edu account

Password Resets

• Compile passwords are NOT synced with your VCU eID

• If you know your compile.vcu.edu password and want to update it.

• If you don't remember your compile.vcu.edu password:

  • Request a compile.vcu.edu password reset

Software

Text editors available on compile.vcu.edu include:

• nano (open-source version of Pico)
• emacs
• vim

Teaching Open Source

Storage

The storage space on compile.vcu.edu is a valuable resource. Please clean up files you no longer need.

Server Specifications

• Linux operating system
• 16 CPU cores
• 32 GB RAM

If you need additional assistance, please contact the VCU IT Support Center.

This article was updated: 01/31/2023