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File Sharing

There are three modes of sharing files. The first is for a researcher to share their own files between multiple computers (e.g. home and office). The second is for on-going shared access to a set of files for multiple researchers. The third is for one-off file transfers (often very large) from one researcher to another.

What is it and how do I get it?	When should I use it?	What caveats or obstacles are there?	*Support?
CloudStor Free service available from AARNET: https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/filesender/ For researchers at institutions that are AAF members, you may simply use the system. For others, contact Guido Aben for more information about obtaining a login.	Use CloudStor when you wish to transfer large files from one researcher to another.	To access this service an AFF user account is required. Please contact The University IT Helpdesk on Ext. 17000 to organise an account. Any user may download the files, if they have the appropriate link, so CloudStor is not appropriate for highly confidential material.	External (AARNET)
Data Fabric Available at no cost to researchers from http://www.arcs.org.au/index.php/arcs-data-fabric	Suitable for small to medium size data storage requirements - by default researchers are given 25GB of storage (more is generally available by request). Suitable for situations where access must be restricted to a number of individuals.	Due to the donated nature of the physical storage, the Data Fabric is not suitable for permanent long-term storage of data.	External (ARCS)
Dropbox Available at no cost from http://www.dropbox.com	Use when you want to share and synchronise files between your computers (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and mobile devices, backup files to the cloud, and share files with others. Files kept within Dropbox can also be restored back to earlier points in time. Dropbox is generally easy to set up and use and integrates well with the operating system on Windows, Mac and sometimes Linux.	Dropbox requires users to register for an account. Free accounts are limited to 2GB and 30 days of undo history. You have to pay a monthly or annual fee if your requirements exceed these limits. Data is stored in the cloud and transferred over the internet. This is done securely over encrypted channels, but it may still contravene ethics requirements for sensitive research. Under Linux, Dropbox integrates well with Gnome but may work less well with other window managers.	End User

What is it and how do I get it?

When should I use it?

What caveats or obstacles are there?

*Support?

CloudStor
Free service available from AARNET:
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/filesender/

For researchers at institutions that are AAF members, you may simply use the system.

For others, contact Guido Aben for more information about obtaining a login.

Use CloudStor when you wish to transfer large files from one researcher to another.

To access this service an AFF user account is required. Please contact The University IT Helpdesk on Ext. 17000 to organise an account.

Any user may download the files, if they have the appropriate link, so CloudStor is not appropriate for highly confidential material.

External
(AARNET)

Data Fabric
Available at no cost to researchers from
http://www.arcs.org.au/index.php/arcs-data-fabric

Suitable for small to medium size data storage requirements - by default researchers are given 25GB of storage (more is generally available by request). Suitable for situations where access must be restricted to a number of individuals.

Due to the donated nature of the physical storage, the Data Fabric is not suitable for permanent long-term storage of data.

External (ARCS)

Dropbox
Available at no cost from
http://www.dropbox.com

Use when you want to share and synchronise files between your computers (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and mobile devices, backup files to the cloud, and share files with others. Files kept within Dropbox can also be restored back to earlier points in time.

Dropbox is generally easy to set up and use and integrates well with the operating system on Windows, Mac and sometimes Linux.

Dropbox requires users to register for an account. Free accounts are limited to 2GB and 30 days of undo history. You have to pay a monthly or annual fee if your requirements exceed these limits.

Data is stored in the cloud and transferred over the internet. This is done securely over encrypted channels, but it may still contravene ethics requirements for sensitive research.

Under Linux, Dropbox integrates well with Gnome but may work less well with other window managers.

End User

* Support	Source of Support for Service
UoN Supplied	Deployed, managed and supported by the University and provided to Researchers at no additional cost.
UoN Supported	Deployed, managed and supported by the University with some additional costs to the Researcher, Centre or Faculty.
End User	The item is end user supported. The University is not in a position to provide technical support or assurances that the product will work within the University environment.
External (Organisation)	Deployed, managed and supported by an organisation external to the University. Additional costs may apply.

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