What is Globus?

Globus helps University of Iowa (UI) researchers share data with internal and external collaborators. ​

Who may use this service?

• Researchers who need to share large data sets​
• Researchers and units supporting research data sharing and movement at UI

UI Globus features:

• Globus is the most commonly-used tool for research data transfer among institutions.​
• Seamless integration with Large Scale Storage (LSS).
• Principal Investigators can directly manage who has access to data.​
• Outside collaborators register for a Globus account to access data (they do not need to apply for a HawkID).
• User interaction/interface is similar to cloud drives like OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. (i.e. easy to learn and familiar).​
• Can transfer data to and from internal UI researchers, external collaborators, external HPC resources (XSEDE, TACC), internal UI storage services (LSS, HPC) and external storage services.
• Can share data publicly​.
• Basic use of the service is free.

What types of data are supported?

Please visit the Data Classification Guide for IT Services for a list of data types UI Globus is approved for.

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