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Globus is a utility (technically, SaaS, or Software as a Service) which among others allows file transfer between personal computers and HPC clusters. It is particularly useful for fast and reliable transfer of very large files, as well as a large number of small files.
In order to avail yourself of get a Globus , you must first create an account (including your user name and password) by going to https://www.globus.org/signup. license, please email globus@columbia.edu to request a free Globus account.
Globus moves data between "endpoints". An endpoint is a unique name representing a Globus resource like a computer or a cluster, typically in the following format: <globus-username>#<machine name>. The endpoints for the resources you'll be using for transferring data need to be added to your account.
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Ginsburg's Globus endpoint has not been activated yet.Once it is available we will share information here on how to connect to it.name: "Columbia Ginsburg" Terremoto's Globus endpoint name: "Columbia Dixon" |
Before connecting, you will need to create your own endpoint on the machine from which or to which you will be transferring data to and from Ginsburg. In order to to this, you'll need to download and run 'Globus Connect Personal' as described in:
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