How does Secure Remote Archive work?
Secure Remote Archive works through a combination of a web client and a small server software running on the user's computer. This allows unattended background transfer of very large number of files of any size.
The transfer occurs between endpoints, which are basically storage places. Typically, one endpoint would be the Remote Archive, which is located in Ithaca, and the other endpoint would be your computer.
What do I need to use the Secure Remote Archive?
To use the Secure Remote Archive, you need the following:
- A Globus account (which is available for free at globus.org)
- An account with the Secure Remote Archive (which can be requested using the Secure Remote Archive Request Form in myHelpdesk)
- The Globus software, called Globus Connect Personal, which you can install on your computer using the guides here.
Note that your Globus.org account is separate from your CWID and your Cornell account. If you forget your Globus.org password, you need to contact Globus for assistance.
How do I use Secure Remote Archive?
Secure Remote Archive works by transferring your files to the Cornell Storage in Ithaca.
- Initiate the transfer by logging in the Globus.org website. The "Log In" link is in the upper right-hand corner of the Globus website.
- After you log in, click on File Transfer.
- Choose the two endpoints. One is your computer (on the left). The other one is the wcmc# endpoint on the right.
- Navigate to the appropriate folders in both endpoints. Select the file(s) you want to move and then click on one of the arrows on top depending which way you want to transfer. The transfer will begin via the Globus Connect Personal application.