Storage systems
Every research project produces data that is stored on IT systems. The needs of the departments are very different, so they cannot be met with standard solutions. On this page you will find an overview of storage services for members of the University of Freiburg. If you do not see your requirements completely covered, we will be happy to advise you.
Overview of storage systems
The following table is an overview of current services operated by the Computing Centre of the University of Fribourg or partner organisations.
| Storage System | Operator | System Information | Further Information | Self-Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homedirectory | RZ | Mount as Drive | Landing Page for Service | √ |
| Group Drive | RZ | Mounting with Permission Assignment | landing page for service | |
| bwSync&Share | KIT | Cloud storage (Nextcloud) | provider page | √ |
| bwSFS | RZ | Low-level storage service for in-house developments | — | |
| HPC Storage | RZ | Parallel Filesystem | website NEMO |
Abbreviations in the table:
Hints for decision
The choice of a storage system on which to store research data should be decided in the context of the research project. Before clarifying technical requirements, organisational and legal issues should be thought through with sufficient clarity. For example, if a third-party funder requires data to be stored for a period of ten years, using storage that has a five-year obsolescence built in by the manufacturer and where recopying is not planned for is not the choice.
The following key questions, summarised in a decision matrix, can be used to narrow down a suitable storage system. For further advice, please feel free to contact us .
Guiding questions for preparing the storage selection
How is the network organised through which the research project is carried out?
- Individual member
- Professorship or working group
- Fluid working group without institutional fixation and with guests outside the University of Freiburg
- Research network with external AAI authentication
To what extent is data to be stored that goes beyond research because it is used for administration purposes and is being used?
Is there a need for protection in terms of confidentiality, integrity, availability and accountability or bindingness?
How long should the data be kept? Is responsibility assigned to a member or institution of the University of Fribourg for the duration of storage?
What is the volume of the data to be stored?