Powered by Globus, the Enterprise Data Transfer Service provides users with a virtual layer over their storage devices and services, allowing them to easily move, copy, and share data in several different ways:
- Move and share data between on-premises and cloud storage.
- Move and share data with external institutions.
- Move and share data between endpoints/devices internally and with external institutions.
About This Service
Key Features
- Easier collaboration: Share data effortlessly both internally and with external institutions. All you need is an email address to share data with colleagues.
- Data transfer scalability: From kilobytes to petabytes, Globus can efficiently, reliably, and securely move data between systems within your site or across an ocean.
- Simplified administration: Globus is easy to use and lets you create and manage collections of data from multiple sources, granting permissions to others as needed.
- Cost effectiveness: Access to Globus is free to all Pitt users, providing individuals and groups with a stable and secure data migration tool that is supported by Pitt IT.
- Robust compatibility: Integrate data from workstations, enterprise research storage, and cloud services across a wide range of environments.
Getting and Using This Service
How do I access this service?
Special Considerations
Compatible Data Sources and Services
The Enterprise Data Transfer Service is a bridge connecting workstations, enterprise research storage, and cloud services for you and your collaborators (internal or external) to copy and share data including:
- Amazon, Azure, and GCP Cloud Storage Services
- CRC HPC Research Storage
- Enterprise Storage Dell Isilon
- Google Workspace Drive
- OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint Folders and Files
- Any storage system mounted to your workstation through the Globus Connect Personal client
How do I request this service?
Submit a ticket by clicking the Request Help button on the upper right hand corner of this page.
Who can use this service?
Students, Faculty, Researchers
Support
How do I get help?
Submit a ticket by clicking the Request Help button on the upper right hand corner of this page.