Software and webserver platform: We support PHP, MySQL, and Apache. Use standard, well-supported libraries, classes, etc. (E.g. PEAR). No prerequisites on alpha-level code, or code that the Scientific Web Applications group deems is not actively and well-supported. We do not support proprietary application platforms, such as ColdFusion.

Developer access (accounts, servers): We will decide whether the contractor really needs remote access. We maintain a Subversion repository, which is a superior means of delivering and organizing code updates.

Disk space: Please ascertain, at the earliest possible stage of project planning, how much disk space you will need. Our ability to support your project depends on the ability of our servers to meet its storage needs.