Mass Storage - How Do I Put Files There?
Files can be moved in and out of mass storage by using simple Unix/Linux commands such as “cp” and “mv” . As the Mass Storage system is optimized for archiving data, your programs should not directly read or write from the Mass Storage system. Instead, copy your data from ~/ms to scratch space such as /scr/[onyen] or /largefs/[onyen].
Mass storage should not be used to store or archive sensitive data.
Outside of Research Computing services, the easiest way to store files in Mass Storage is to use “sftp” a secure implementation of “ftp”. Simply “sftp” to isis.unc.edu and login with your Onyen and Onyen password. If you are using a command-line implementation of “sftp”, you will then change directories to your ms subdirectory:
cd ms
Then use the “put” command to copy the files you want to store from your computer to that directory in mass storage.
If you are using a GUI “sftp” program such as SSH Secure Shell, connect to host “isis.unc.edu” then use your Onyen and Onyen password to login. In the Remote Site window, navigate to your “ms” subdirectory. You can then drag files from your local system to the remote site window.
Remember that mass storage is intended to serve as an archive for important, non-sensitive data files and work that you need to keep long-term. It may not be used to backup your desktop systems. The Iron Mountain PC backup software provided by UNC is an alternative solution for that purpose.
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Tags: cluster services , data storage , data warehouse , mass storage facility , scientific computing , statistical computing , tape serviceSubjects: Advanced Computing , Mass Storage
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