Storage matrix
The ZIM provides different types of technology for storing data – from tape drives through to geo-distributed object storage.
As a rule, we can also provide suitable solutions for all kinds of computing tasks:
- Virtual high-performance computing: https://www.uni-due.de/zim/services/hpc_hub.php
- Virtual servers for various types of applications: https://www.uni-due.de/zim/virtuelle-server.php
In order to select the best services for your use case, we recommend that you create a data management plan and consult the RDS team.
Netapp Network drives
Type of storage
File servers/hard drives
Quota
100 GB/chair freely available
Collaboration
Shared drives
Suitable for
Internal working groups
Storage location
Redundant at both locations
Backup & Recovery
Snapshot directory
Device synchronisation
Not available
Versioning
Snapshot directory
Storage period
Project duration
Level of protection required:
| Public data | ++ |
| Work-related data | ++ |
| Sensitive data | + |
IBM Spectrum Protect/TSM Backup and archive
Type of storage
Tape storage
Quota
Currently unlimited
Collaboration
ungeeignet
Suitable for
Backing up and archiving working group servers
Storage location
At the other campus
Backup and recovery
Via client software
Device synchronisation
Not available
Versioning
Possible (backup)
Storage period
Backup: 120 days/archive: unlimited
Level of protection required:
| Public data | ++ |
| Work-related data | ++ |
| Sensitive data | ++ |
Object storage Large data volumes
Type of storage
Object storage/hard drives
Quota
2 TB/chair freely available
Collaboration
Only with an intermediary application
Suitable for
Research data archiving
Storage location
Redundant at several UDE locations
Backup and recovery
With an intermediary application
Device synchronisation
Only with an intermediary application
Versioning
Only with an intermediary application
Storage period
Based on the project duration
Suitable for:
| Public data | ++ |
| Work-related data | ++ |
| Sensitive data | - |
Ctera/Nextcloud Sync & Share
Type of storage
Object storage
Quota
2 TB/chair freely available
Collaboration
Well suited
Suitable for
Internal/external exchange of data
Storage location
Object storage
Backup and recovery
Recycle bin/versioning
Device synchronisation
Well suited
Versioning
Possible
Storage period
Based on the project duration
Suitable for:
| Public data | ++ |
| Work-related data | ++ |
| Sensitive data | - |
MySQL/Galera Cluster Data bases
Type of storage
Database
Quota
-
Collaboration
Via an intermediary application
Suitable for
e.g. web applications
Storage location
Stored redundantly
Backup and recovery
Daily database dumps
Device synchronisation
-
Versioning
Depends on the intermediary application
Storage period
Unlimited
Suitable for:
| Public data | ++ |
| work-related data | + |
| Sensitive data | - |