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=Migrating from ownCloud to nextCloud= | =Migrating from ownCloud to nextCloud= | ||
Since the [https://www.westgrid.ca/resources_services/data_storage/cloud_storage legacy WestGrid owncloud] service will be decommissioned (in the near future) it will be necessary for ownCloud users to move their data to nextCloud, a service offered by Compute Canada. | Since the [https://www.westgrid.ca/resources_services/data_storage/cloud_storage legacy WestGrid owncloud] service will be decommissioned (in the near future) it will be necessary for ownCloud users to move their data to nextCloud, a service offered by Compute Canada. Note that the two services are installed in separate instances. | ||
* ( | * An easy way to proceed is to start over by uploading your data from ownCloud to your local machine (Desktop or laptop) and start uploading them via web interface or any other tool as discussed below. | ||
* If you shared already files or folders with other WestGrid users, you will have to share them again. | |||
* Take this opportunity to have a look to your data and do some clean-up: remove data you no longer need, check with whom you share your data, ... etc. | |||
=Compute Canada nextCloud service description= | =Compute Canada nextCloud service description= | ||
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=Using WebDAV clients= | =Using WebDAV clients= | ||
In general, you can use any WebDAV clients to "mount" a nextCloud folder to your desktop using WebDAV | |||
URL https://nextcloud.computecanada.ca/remote.php/webdav/. | |||
Once mounted, you can drag and drop files between the WebDAV drive and your local desktop. | |||
Mac OSX: Select Go -> Connect to the Server, enter the WebDAV URL for the Server Address, and click Connect. You will be asked for your username and password to login. After authentication, you will see a WebDAV drive on your desktop. | |||
Windows: This method is tested on Windows 7. | |||
Use "Map Network Drive ..." option, select a drive letter, then use WebDAV URL https://owncloud.westgrid.ca/remote.php/webdav/ in the Folder field. | |||
You may also consider using Cyberduck or other clients instead. Cyberduck is available for OSX and Windows. | |||
Linux: There are many WebDAV applications available for Linux, please consult the ownCloud user manual for recommendations. | |||
Detail: WebDAV vs Synchronization Clients | |||
The WebDAV clients mount your ownCloud storage on your desktop. Files are not copied, e.g., when you edit a file you edit the original file on the WestGrid ownCloud system on Bugaboo. | |||
When you connect with a Synchronization client the first thing these clients do is to synchronize your files stored in the WestGrid ownCloud systems with a copy of those files on your own desktop or laptop. All files that are different get downloaded to your own client. When files are changed they are re-copied to all the synchronized systems to ensure that the files are the same everywhere. The synchronization copies can take a lot of time when you (and/or your collaborators) change files frequently. The advantage is that you can work on the files offline, i.e., when you do not have network connectivity. They will be synchronized when network connectivity is re-established. | |||
=Using UNIX Command Line Tools= | =Using UNIX Command Line Tools= | ||