Question
What is WSL, and does HITS Academic Devices support Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)?
Answer
Definition of WSL:
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature of Windows that allows you to run a Linux environment on your Windows machine without needing a separate virtual machine or dual booting. WSL is designed to provide a seamless and productive experience for developers who want to use both Windows and Linux at the same time.
Is WSL Supported:
WSL and WSL2 may be enabled and installed on Core and other devices, but HITS Academic Devices does not support this product.
HITS has 3 Supported alternatives
- Linux For Research (LFR).
- Set up an approved desktop computer on the managed Linux for Research platform
- RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Ubuntu distributions.
- Details: Linux for Research Platform - Landing Page
- Centrally Hosted Linux Virtual Machine (VM):
- High Performance Server hosted VM with GPU options.
- Request https://michmed.service-now.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=2984b321dbb75f001ce4138b4b96194d
- Advanced Research Computing Clusters