Data Transfer¶
What this service is¶
Data transfer provides ways to move research data between systems, environments, and collaborators.
This includes movement:
- between local machines and institutional systems
- between storage and compute environments
- between institutions or external partners
Data transfer moves data. It does not store or manage it.
When to use this service¶
Use data transfer when you need to:
- move data into a compute environment for analysis
- retrieve results from compute systems
- transfer data between storage locations
- share data across systems or institutions
- keep data synchronised across locations
If your data does not need to move, see:
What this service provides¶
Data transfer at UCT includes:
- managed transfer services for large or important transfers
- command-line tools for direct data movement
- synchronisation and sharing platforms for user-facing workflows
These options differ in how they are used, but all serve the same purpose: moving data between locations.
How to choose¶
The appropriate approach depends on:
- the size of the data
- where the data is located
- how often transfers occur
- how reliable the transfer needs to be
For a description of available methods:
Related tasks¶
Next steps¶
- Move data between systems:
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Use specific tools:
- Transfer with Globus
- Transfer with Nextcloud