Data Storage FAQs

MSI's Data Storage FAQs

Explore quick answers to storage options, directory access, data safety, quotas, file sharing, troubleshooting, Galaxy usage, Second Tier Storage (S3), data interfaces, transfers, S3 bucket sharing, data management upon departure, and Google Drive to Panasas transfers. Simplify your data strategies with our concise solutions.

FAQs at MSI
What are my data storage options?
How do I access my home directory, shared and public spaces? What systems can I…
What is the difference between the Shared and Public directories?
Is my data safe on MSI systems? Do I need backups?
How can I check my storage quota?
How do I share files with group members and non members without sharing passwor…
My storage quota was full. I deleted data, but I still can’t write!
Why is my job, file copy, or other action failing to write files?
I accidentally deleted or corrupted files that I need. How do I get them back?
How do I reduce my Galaxy data usage?
What if my group is running out of storage before the end of the year?
What are some user-friendly ways to use Second Tier Storage via S3?
How do I use Second Tier Storage from the command line?
How can my programs interface with Second Tier Storage?
How do I use Globus to transfer data to Second Tier Storage at MSI?
How do I use S3 buckets to share data on Tier 2 storage with other users?
What happens to my data when I leave MSI?
How do I transfer data from Google Drive to Panasas (Tier 1 storage)?

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