Backup & Archive
Table of contents
The ZIH operates backup and archive systems to secure user and system data.
Further Instructions
Archiving research data
Archiving is the term used when data is to be stored securely and independently of the data source for a longer period of time. They are copied at the ZIH to a long-term storage facility. The original data can then be deleted.
Archiving - Why?
The long-term archiving of research data is a prerequisite for the traceability of scientific results. Both the DFG (guidelines for safeguarding good scientific practice) and the TU Dresden (guidelines for safeguarding good scientific practice, for avoiding scientific misconduct and for dealing with violations) require research data to be stored for at least 10 years. Publishing the data also allows the data to be reused or viewed in a new scientific context.
Archiving involves copying data or different versions of data that are to be stored permanently and securely for a certain period of time to a long-term storage facility. The original data can then be deleted.
As part of research work or research projects, all important data should be archived at the end of the project.
The ZIH currently offers two archiving systems:
- to HPC intermediate archive
Archiving of data that is to be stored for project durations (approx. 3 years).
- to Long-term Archiving
OpARA (Open Access Repository and Archive) for the long-term storage of research data.
Scope of Service
Backup
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Data loss, via hardware failure or operating error, is compensated through the recovery of data from the backup
Intermediate Archive
- Long-term storage of project data worthy of being archived (during project running time)
- Data storage in many copies
Long-Term Archiving
- Safe, long-term storage of data worthy of being archived
- Data storage in many copies
Options
Backup
- Backup times and cycles selectable in consultation (for example storage weekly or twice daily)
- Adjustable storage time of data
- Expansion of capacity for external clients by application
Backup
- Authorized users:
Members of the TU Dresden - Application through this Form
Intermediate Archive
- Authorized users:
Users of the high performance computer
Long-Term Archiving
- Authorized users:
Members of the TUD - Application via the Service Desk
Backup
- Internet access / Campus network must be sufficiently fast
- Acknowledgement and compliance with the rules for participation in the backup
Intermediate Archive
- HPC project application
- Access to HPC Resources
- User rules like those for the backup
- Please note the special indications for the data
Long-Term Archiving
- Access with ZIH-Login
- User rules have to be confirm at login
- Advice by Kontaktstelle Forschungsdatenrecommended (e.g. on data formats for archiving or packing of data)
Backup: Free
Archive: Free
Provisioning Time
- ca. 1-2 working days
Support Times
Ticket acceptance around the clock
Service Desk
Mo-Fr 8am - 7pm
Operating Time / Operating Status
Services available around the clock
Service in Operation? operation status
Please report problems to the service desk:
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Visiting address:
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01187 Dresden
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Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Support Center Digitalisierung
Service Desk
01062 Dresden
Office hours:
- Monday to Friday:
- 08:00 - 19:00