iRODS#
IRODS (Integrated Rule-Oriented Data System) is a data management system that provides a way to store, manage, and retrieve data in a distributed environment. It is often used in research and academic settings to manage large datasets.
The FAIR Data Station integrates with iRODS to provide a seamless experience for managing your data. Below are the key functionalities related to iRODS:
iRODS Login#
Log in through iRODS to see data that is accessible to your account. The header will change to iRODS Logout.
iRODS Browser#
The browser allows you to browse the data available in the iRODS or Yoda data storage system. In Yoda, there is also the option to reorganise your data using the metadata template.
iRODS Usage#
To gain more insights into how much storage you are consuming, you can go to the Disk Usage overview. This overview shows you the total amount of storage used in the iRODS storage systems.
iRODS Organise#
The metadata organiser allows you to inspect and process the metadata files of your investigation. Organising your investigation in this manner is intended for data stewards.
iRODS Archive#
In the archiving view, you can request data to be archived. It has a search functionality to find data above a certain size. You can select the data you want to archive and submit the request. The archived data will be moved to a different storage location, which is more cost-effective for long-term storage.
iRODS Logout#
The iRODS Logout button allows you to log out of the iRODS system. After logging out, the header will change back to iRODS Login.