The College of Engineering provides and supports the LAMP platform (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) for webhosting. We do not support Python, Ruby, Java, or Javascript frameworks that spin up their server processes or require use of non-standard port. If you have a project that requires something beyond basic HTML, client-side Javascript, or PHP/MySQL you will need to contact your departmental computing administrator via coe.support@oregonstate.edu to inquire about using Amazon Web Services or a dedicated virtual machine. These latter two options will likely incur costs.

IT Supported Content Mgmt Systems and Project Management Tools:

  • pmWiki - wiki, blog, image gallery (available for self-installation via TEACH)
  • Drupal - centrally managed installation. For student groups and faculty research sites. Not available for personal use.
  • COE Hosted GitLab - GitLab is a web-based Git repository that provides free open and private repositories, issue-following capabilities, and wikis. It is a complete DevOps platform that enables professionals to perform all the tasks in a project—from project planning and source code management to monitoring and security. Additionally, it allows teams to collaborate and build better software. 
  • Redmine - Project management, wiki, issue tracking. (being phased out, Gitlab now the preferred option)

If the available options will not meet your needs, we are open to suggestions for new tools and platforms. However, they must fit into our environment without creating significant additional complexity or maintenance requirements. Send email to coe.support@oregonstate.edu providing links to the requested package(s) and the IT staff will review your request with the following criteria in mind:

  • Scalability - the tool or package must easily support multiple users and groups
  • Manageability - the tool or package will not be unusually difficult to deploy and maintain
  • Uniqueness - must provide features not available with existing tools or packages

If we decide not to directly support an application, but our platform provides the necessary prerequisites without administrative involvement, the individual or group is free to install on their own provided they follow best practices outlined by the web agreement.