Data services - selection according to application scenarios
Choose one of the two use cases below to get a first selection of data services. You can use the filters to select further user scenarios (use cases) to find the appropriate service for you.
Storing and editing data
Store and edit currently required data or data sets securely as well as centrally. Depending on the service, data can also be shared with others and edited together.
Backup and archive data
Create one or more versions as a copy of current and still needed data or store data that must not change for a long time in an archive.
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Collaboration
Storage requirements and period
Security/data privacy
Target group
Versioning
User access group
Access mode
bwDataArchive
Storage requirements and period: We have to store data securely for 10 years and more due to legal regulations
Security/data privacy: I have to store data in a verifiable manner
bwDataArchive is a service providing long-term data archiving of research data for members of academia and public scientific institutions in Baden-Württemberg, the Helmholtz association and European data infrastructures.
Radar4KIT
Storage requirements and period: We have to store data securely for 10 years and more due to legal regulations
Security/data privacy: I have to store data in a verifiable manner
RADAR4KIT enables KIT researchers to manage, archive, share in project teams, and publish their research data in a repository.
Server Backup
The backup service IBM SP (Spectrum Protect) provides KIT employees with the possibility of regular, automatic backup of Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers.
Desktop Backup
The backup service IBM SP (Spectrum Protect) provides KIT employees with the possibility of regular, automatic backup of Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers.
Mass storage for scientific data (LSDF online storage)
Security/data privacy: Securely store data that has been generated during a complex and non-repeatable measurement
Target group: Our research group requires adequate data storage for simulation data
User access group: Our data should be available to selected but distinct KIT employees or groups, Students will need a data store to work together exclusively as a university group
Access mode: I would like to access my business data with an Internet browser independent of my end user device, Our group of developers requires a data store that is addressable via command line or scripts, I would like to access my research data directly from the SCC HPC Cluster
The service "LSDF Online Storage" offers users of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology access to a data storage which is intended in particular for the storage of scientific measurement data and simulation results of data-intensive scientific disciplines.
KIT data storage (personal directory)
User access group: In my role as a head of department, I require secure storage for my personal data
Access mode: The data storage should be optimally integrated into the office environment on the desktop or laptop (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, ...)
The personal directory is a highly available and central data storage for personal data and documents. The repository is available to all KIT employees, but cannot be shared with other users.
KIT data storage (OU directory)
Storage requirements and period: We need a storage for the duration of a project, where we can edit documents together
Security/data privacy: Securely store data that has been generated during a complex and non-repeatable measurement, A copy of our data should be regularly backed up to a remote server, We want to securely store sensitive data in our organization, including data related to individual persons
Versioning: I want to quickly access a version of my data that I have modified and saved the last few days
User access group: Our institute needs a data repository that is available to all affiliates
Access mode: The data storage should be optimally integrated into the office environment on the desktop or laptop (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, ...)
The OU directory is a centrally broad-based, highly available data repository for OU-specific data for an organizational unit (OU) of KIT.
File exchange and online storage for desktop data (bwSync&Share)
Storage requirements and period: We need a storage for the duration of a project, where we can edit documents together
Target group: I teach at KIT and would like to provide students with lecture notes and working materials
Versioning: I am mobile and want to edit my data offline and keep it up to date on the server (synchronize), I want to quickly access a version of my data that I have modified and saved the last few days
User access group: Students will need a data store to work together exclusively as a university group
Access mode: I would like to access my business data with an Internet browser independent of my end user device, The data storage should be optimally integrated into the office environment on the desktop or laptop (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, ...)
The state service bwSync&Share is an online storage service for employees and students of universities and colleges in Baden-Württemberg which enables users to synchronize or exchange their data between different computers, mobile devices, and users.
S3 Storage
The S3 Storage represents a pure storage infrastructure that can be used as a backup storage in connection with an appropriate backup client on the end-user device.
KIT Team sites (SharePoint)
Storage requirements and period: We need a storage for the duration of a project, where we can edit documents together
Security/data privacy: We want to securely store sensitive data in our organization, including data related to individual persons
Versioning: We are a working group and work on important documents whose changes need to be versioned and comments made on them
User access group: Our data should be available to selected but distinct KIT employees or groups
Access mode: I would like to access my business data with an Internet browser independent of my end user device, We would like to have certain records entered and edited by different roles, The data storage should be optimally integrated into the office environment on the desktop or laptop (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, ...)
This IT service provides a central web-based platform for collaboration and communication of teams at KIT (organizational units, working and project groups).
MS Teams
Storage requirements and period: We need a storage for the duration of a project, where we can edit documents together
User access group: Students will need a data store to work together exclusively as a university group
Access mode: I would like to access my business data with an Internet browser independent of my end user device, The data storage should be optimally integrated into the office environment on the desktop or laptop (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, ...)
With MS Teams, workgroups can not only communicate, but also store, share, and collaboratively edit data online or offline.
MS SQL databases
Security/data privacy: Securely store data that has been generated during a complex and non-repeatable measurement
Access mode: Our group of developers requires a data store that is addressable via command line or scripts, We would like to have certain records entered and edited by different roles
Hosting of datenbases for applicatios on the basis of Microsoft SQL Servers.
MySQL databases
Security/data privacy: Securely store data that has been generated during a complex and non-repeatable measurement
Target group: I am a student at KIT and require a database that is hosted by the data center
Access mode: Our group of developers requires a data store that is addressable via command line or scripts, We would like to have certain records entered and edited by different roles
MySQL is a popular open source database system, especially in the web environment. KIT employees and students can create and set up their own MySQL database at SCC using their KIT account.
PostgreSQL databases
Security/data privacy: Securely store data that has been generated during a complex and non-repeatable measurement
Access mode: Our group of developers requires a data store that is addressable via command line or scripts, We would like to have certain records entered and edited by different roles
PostgreSQL is a widely used, object-relational database management system (DBMS). The SCC operates the open source product on its own server systems and offers KIT employees the possibility to use PostgreSQL databases for official purposes.
ILIAS learning management system
KIT's central learning management system ILIAS also allows lecturers to provide and share data such as learning materials, lecture notes, and much more in various formats.
Anonymous FTP Server
SCC offers a file transfer service ftp.scc.kit.edu for use at KIT.