Merge pull request #1053 from iam4tune/fix-warning-servers

wwarriner · web-flow · commit f66c1e0f4030 · 2025-11-14T15:07:57.000-06:00
Added information about using VSCode and Cursor
diff --git a/docs/cheaha/getting_started.md b/docs/cheaha/getting_started.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Cheaha is a High Performance Computing (HPC) resource intended primarily for bat
 
 ## What if I Need Help?
 
-Please [Contact Us](../index.md#how-to-contact-us) with requests for support. Please read our [Tips on Getting Effective Support](../help/support.md), and our [Frequently Asked Questions](../help/faq.md).
+Please [Contact Us](../index.md#how-to-contact-us) with requests for support. Tips on getting effective support are available in the [Support Guide](../help/support.md), and answers to common questions can be found in our section for [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](../help/faq.md).
 
 ## Account Creation
 
@@ -20,15 +20,13 @@ The primary method for accessing Cheaha is through our online portal website, Op
 
 [SSH](../uab_cloud/remote_access.md#command-line-via-ssh) may be used to access Cheaha. Connect to host `cheaha.rc.uab.edu` on port `22`.
 
-### With VSCode
+### With Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
 
-An alternative method suited for developers using VSCode, is to use the "Remote - Tunnels" extension to connect to an [HPC Desktop Interactive Job](./open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md). More details on this process are available in the [VSCode Tunnel](./open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md#visual-studio-code-remote-tunnel) section.
+An alternative method suited for developers is to use IDEs like VSCode, using the "Remote - Tunnels" extension, to connect to an [HPC Desktop Interactive Job](./open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md). You can find more information for setting this up in the [VSCode Tunnel section](./open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md#visual-studio-code-remote-tunnel).
 
-<!-- markdownlint-disable MD046 -->
-!!! important
+Please do not use IDEs like VSCode "Remote - SSH" or Cursor Server to connect to Cheaha. These methods run all of their processes on the login node, which are automatically terminated. Instead, use "Remote - Tunnel" as described in the [VSCode Tunnel section](./open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md#visual-studio-code-remote-tunnel). Please read [additional information](../cheaha/getting_started.md#why-you-should-avoid-running-jobs-on-login-nodes) about working on the login node. See examples of processes that are automatically terminated on the login node, please note they are not limited to the items in the table below.
 
-    Please do not use VSCode "Remote - SSH" to connect to Cheaha. All processes happen on the login node. Use the link above to use "Remote - Tunnel" instead.
-<!-- markdownlint-enable MD046 -->
+{{ read_csv('cheaha/res/ide_use.csv', keep_default_na=False) }}
 
 ## Open OnDemand Features
 
@@ -182,3 +180,7 @@ For new software installation, please try searching [Anaconda](../workflow_solut
 A significant amount of open-source software is distributed as Anaconda or Python libraries. These libraries can be installed by the user without permission from Research Computing using Anaconda environments. To read more about using Anaconda virtual environments see our [Anaconda page](./software/software.md#anaconda-on-cheaha).
 
 If the software installation instructions tell you to use either `conda install` or `pip install` commands, the software and its dependencies can be installed using a virtual environment.
+
+## How to Get Help
+
+For questions, you can reach out via our various [channels](../help/support.md).
diff --git a/docs/cheaha/open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md b/docs/cheaha/open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ To use this method you will need either a GitHub account or Microsoft account. M
 <!-- markdownlint-disable MD046 -->
 !!! warning
 
-    Do not use "Remote - SSH" to access Cheaha, as all processes run on the login node. VSCode Server, and associated processes, running on the login node may be shut down at any time to free login node resources. Instead, please use "Remote - Tunnels" as described below.
+    Please do not use technologies like VSCode "Remote - SSH" (extension on VSCode) or Cursor Server to connect to Cheaha. These methods run all of their processes on the login node, so they are automatically terminated. Instead, use "Remote - Tunnels" as described below. See [additional information](../getting_started.md#why-you-should-avoid-running-jobs-on-login-nodes) about running jobs on the Login node.
 <!-- markdownlint-enable MD046 -->
 
 ### What Security Does VSCode Remote Tunnel Use?
diff --git a/docs/cheaha/res/ide_use.csv b/docs/cheaha/res/ide_use.csv
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Technology,Process,Acceptable,Result
+"VS Code with "Remote - Tunnels","Runs from a compute node","✔️ Yes","Process runs normally"
+"VS Code with "Remote - SSH","Runs on a login node","❌ No","Process is terminated"
+"Cursor Server","Runs on a login node","❌ No","Process is terminated"
diff --git a/docs/news/posts/2025-08-26-use-of-integrated-development-environments.md b/docs/news/posts/2025-08-26-use-of-integrated-development-environments.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+date: 2025-08-26T09:00:00-05:00
+categories:
+    - Known Issues
+---
+
+# Use of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
+
+Please do not use technologies like VSCode "Remote - SSH" or Cursor Server to connect to Cheaha. These methods run all of their processes on the login node, which are automatically terminated.
+
+<!-- more -->
+
+Instead, use "Remote - Tunnel" as described in the [VSCode Tunnel section](../../cheaha/open_ondemand/hpc_desktop.md#visual-studio-code-remote-tunnel). See [additional information](../../cheaha/getting_started.md#why-you-should-avoid-running-jobs-on-login-nodes) about running jobs on the Login node.
diff --git a/docs/policies.md b/docs/policies.md
@@ -13,3 +13,27 @@ The list of policies below are those that may be most relevant to typical use ca
 ### Data Classification
 
 [Data Classification](https://www.uab.edu/it/home/policies/data-classification/classification-overview)
+
+## UAB Campus Policies
+
+### AI Usage Guidelines for IDEs and Cloud Services
+
+All use of AI-powered tools, whether inside IDEs or via web interfaces, must comply with UAB’s [AI Guidelines](https://www.uab.edu/ai/guidelines-principles/generative-ai-and-uab-policy) and other [IT Policies](https://www.uab.edu/ai/guidelines-principles).
+
+Do not use any cloud-based AI service (where data is sent to external servers) with sensitive or restricted data unless you’ve received formal approval.
+
+Examples of prohibited services without approval include:
+    - Web Chat AI Tools: [ChatGPT](http://chatgpt.com), [Gemini](https://gemini.google.com), [Claude](https://claude.ai), [Grok](https://grok.com), [DeepSeek](https://www.deepseek.com).
+    - IDE Extensions and AI Assistants: [Cursor](https://cursor.com), [Cline](https://cline.bot), [Windsurf](https://windsurf.com), [Trae](https://www.trae.ai).
+
+To request approval for AI usage in your project, complete the [UAB IT AI Request Form](https://uabprod.service-now.com/now/nav/ui/classic/params/target/com.glideapp.servicecatalog_cat_item_view.do%3Fv%3D1%26sysparm_id%3D421769291b8502506bd68552604bcba5).
+
+The following AI tools are permitted for use with UAB Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials, as they offer enterprise-grade protections for institutional data:
+    - [Copilot Web](https://copilot.microsoft.com/)
+    - Copilot 365 in Office 365. Requires a paid subscription see relevant [section](https://www.uab.edu/it/home/tech-solutions/ai/copilot-365)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-disable MD046 -->
+!!! note
+
+    GitHub Copilot is currently not approved for use on Cheaha.
+<!-- markdownlint-enable MD046 -->
