Migration2016:Migrating to SFU Storage

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Waterloo Storage User Guide v1.0

Author:CC Migration team

Getting Access to Files

Globus Access

You can transfer files from your personal computer or another Compute Canada system using Globus transfer service using the endpoint computecanada#new-endpoint as the source or destination. Globus is a fast, easy secure way to transfer files designed for researchers. You can find more information about it at: https://docs.computecanada.ca/wiki/Globus

To log into the new endpoint please use your Compute Canada username and password. See here to test your password. See here to reset your password.

SSH Access

You can also connect directly to the system using ssh to browse and transfer files by connecting to hostname.

Where to test password

If you are unsure of your username and password to access hostname via ssh or Globus transfer service you can try logging in here

Where to reset password

If you are unable to log into ccdb you can reset your password here

Location of Files

Silo Directory	New NDC Directory	Comment
/home/<username>	/home/<username>	Tape backup
/data/<username>	/project/<username>	Tape backup with hierarchical storage management (HSM). Mapped from "/data" on Silo

System Status

You can see the current status of the system here

Globus is a file transfer service