Data

The MPCDF provides several services around the management of research data, covering storage, transfer and analysis of scientific data.

Beside these generic services, the data group at the MPCDF provides consulting and dedicated high-level support for the development, optimization and analysis of data applications. This comprises the development and operation of database systems in collaboration with Max-Planck scientists, web hosting and repository services, and technical consulting, e.g. on web interfaces for data discovery and access.

More detail about the different service areas can be found in the following sections:

• DataShare: Sync and Share Service
• Globus Online: Large-Scale data Transfer and Sharing
• Nexus-S3: Object Storage for data Transfer and Sharing
• Small to Medium Scale Data Transfers
• GitLab: Software Development
• Data Publication and Metadata Management
• Backup and Archive
• Deprecated: The Andrew File System (AFS)