Using Globus (Sensor and Genomics data)
About Globus Connect
The Globus Connect service provides high-performance, secure, file transfer and synchronization between endpoints. It also allows you to securely share your data with other Globus users.
Installing Globus
To access data via Globus, you must first have a Globus account and endpoint.
Sign up for Globus at globus.org
Requesting Access
To request access to the Terraref endpoint, send your Globus id (or University email) to David LeBauer (dlebauer@illinois.edu) with 'TERRAREF Globus Access Request' in the subject. You will be notified once you have been granted access.
Accessing Data via Globus
To transfer data to your computer or server:
Log into Globus https://www.globus.org
Add an endpoint for the destination (e.g. your local computer) https://www.globus.org/app/endpoints/create-gcp
Go to the 'transfer files' page: https://www.globus.org/app/transfer
Select source
Endpoint: Terraref
Path: Navigate to the subdirectory that you want.
Select (click) a folder
Select (highlight) files that you want to download at destination
Select the endpoint that you set up above of your local computer or server
Select the destination folder (e.g. /~/Downloads/)
Click 'go'
Files will be transfered to your computer
See also
Globus Getting Started
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