ARCC Data Storage

 

Research Data text with a computer and storage options

About our Data Storage Options

ARCC offers research data storage as a core service. We currently offer two data storage services catering to different use cases; Alcova and Pathfinder.  Both are available over the web through Globus.

  • Data Portal [Alcova] is likely appropriate for most users looking for data storage that functions similar to a mapped drive (similar to warehouse storage from IT) but specifically for research data.

  • Pathfinder [S3 Buckets] is more appropriate as a cloud based option for secondary backup and archival of data, storing and serving static website content, large data set analytics, and to facilitate the open sharing of data through a web URL.  

  • Wyoming Data Repository [Dataverse] is powered by the Dataverse Project (an open source research data repository application).  WDR is meant to serve as the  consolidated collection of UW research datasets produced by UW researchers.  ARCC works in conjunction wiith qualified data curators at UW Libraries Digital Collections Office to host and maintain this on-premises, cost-effective, sustainable repository.  We hope to help make UW research data available to others, allows UW users to replicate work more easily, and help researchers, journals, data authors, publishers, and distributors to recieve academic credit and web visibility.  Please contact wyodata@uwyo.edu to consult with UW-Libraries on whether this is an applicable repository for your data set.  

 

Click here to learn more about our data storage options.

Get Started with ARCC Data Storage

To get started using ARCC data storage resources:  

1. Request your storage through our portal
2. Set up access to storage (Alcova directions here, Pathfinder directions here)
3. Move Data (Information here)

For more help with data storage, please see Data Storage pages our Wiki