What Is It?
Globus is a platform designed to transfer and manage large amounts of data quickly and reliably across the web. Using this service, researchers can move, share, sync, and discover data via a convenient web interface.
Other Service Names
Globus, Research Network
Features
ACER provides access to Globus for large-scale and secure data exchanges between UIC and the research community at large. Globus is linked to a pool of more than 10,000 data storage systems (called "endpoints") which are accessible through the Globus data management service. Using the Globus Connect Personal desktop application, researchers can initiate and manage high-speed GridFTP transfers between eligible academic, government, and commercial computing facilities.
Requirements
Access
A valid UIC NetID is all that is required to access globus.org. Login is provided through Shibboleth similar to other UIC logins and Duo is required to authenticate.
Secure Data Transfers
Note that Globus is approved to transfer sensitive or protected datasets (e.g. FERPA or PHI/HIPPA) ONLY if using a High Assurance (HA) endpoint. Researchers who need to do secure data transfers must install Globus Connect Personal with the HA option and fill out the request form above to have the endpoint added to UIC's secure network.
Globus Plus Access
Globus Plus allows users to shared data from their personal endpoints (Globus Connect Personal). Use the button on this page to request Globus Plus access.
Who Is Eligible To Use It?
All UIC faculty and staff can access Globus at any time. For access to ACER's managed endpoints (Research Data Lake, Research Data Rapids, Research Data Glacier) faculty must have an account (request an account here). Then, faculty may approve students or staff to access their account (request form here). Once provisioned access, users can use the relevant endpoint to transfer and store their data on ACER’s managed storage systems. Researchers who do not have accounts on any of our research computing systems can request free storage through the Chicago Computes program[link]. For more information please visit the ACER Globus and the Data Transfer Node webpage.
Where Can I Get It?
Follow the Access Globus button located on this page or visit www.globus.org
How Do I Use It?
Review our instructions for using Globus Personal Connect. [Note: You will need to connect to the UIC VPN prior to accessing this URL].
How Much Does It Cost?
This service is funded by the University; there are no direct costs to clients.
How Can I Get Support?
If you are experiencing a problem with this service, please report it. If you just have a question, feel free to ask us.
Service Levels
| Service Request Fulfillment Time |
Variable fulfillment time; based on the nature of the request. |
| Incident Resolution Time |
Under 10 business days unless vendors have to perform significant hardware replacements or software refreshes. |
| Service Availability |
24x7 |
| Maintenance Window(s) |
Approved Technology Solutions maintenance window(s)
First Tuesday of each month: starting at 9:00 am with 48 hours duration.
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| Service Notification Channel(s) |
IT Service Notices |