Storage Solutions

Research Computing Services (RCS) offers two storage solutions for research data. ResearchFS dedicated to storing data classified as Level 1 and Level 2, and the Secure Computing Data Storage (SCDS) intended for research projects that have Level 4 data, based on the University of Calgary's Information Security Classification Standard. Both solutions offer a geo-replicated copy for disaster recovery.


ResearchFS

ResearchFS can be used to store active research data files. ResearchFS is intended to be used as a research group or project share for Level 1 and Level 2 data. It is available on campus or off campus using the IT supported VPN client.

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Secure Compute Data Storage (SCDS)

The Secure Computing Data Storage service is for researchers requiring high data security group file shares. This service is intended for research projects that have Level 4 data, based on the University of Calgary's Information Security Classification Standard.

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