FAQ

Data Storage

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