Research Data Storage Service
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Enabling researchers with on site storage solutions.
The research data storage service (RDSS) provides a powerful on-site data storage solution for those conducting research at the University of Alberta. This repository provides large volumes for long-term storage of research files, including videos, photos, documentation and specialty file types (e.g., .SAV, .SPS, .SAS).
Service details
- Up to 50 TB of storage per person at no charge
- Users can be added or removed from each drive by the drive owner
- Accessible via VPN or on the U of A network (wireless or ethernet)
- Requests for storage larger than 50 TB can be fulfilled via consultation
- CCID authentication required
Eligibility requirements
Who is eligible to request this service?
Any of the following individuals or groups working on active research projects at the U of A.- Researchers
- Research administration
- Research groups
- Faculty members conducting research
Who is eligible to be added to an existing drive?
Any of the following individuals or groups collaborating with one of the eligible users listed above, on an active research project.- Researchers
- Faculty members conducting research
- Guest researchers (Guest CCID and VPN required)
- Graduate students
- Undergraduate students
- Research administration
- Research groups
- Professor Emeritus
Service benefits
- Improved experience downloading and uploading files
- Scalable to meet future storage requirements
- Supports large files and data sets
- Secure and shared access via CCID login
- Sustainable service hosted locally by the U of A
Usage considerations
- Storage is a finite shared resource
- Access and sharing is limited to within the U of A network
- Simultaneous file editing is unavailable
How to request the service
In order to take advantage of the Research Data Storage Service, eligible users will need to submit an IT Service Request through the University of Alberta service portal.
Until our service request is updated in the near future to include the RSMP questionnaire, here are instructions to submit a request.
- Download the RSMP template (Word Document)
- Replace the guidance text with the requested information
- Attach it to your Service Request for a New Storage Space