Qumulo Central Storage
What is Qumulo Central Storage?
Qumulo Enterprise Network Attached Storage (NAS) system is available for data storage. This NAS is meticulously designed with robust resilience features and data write protection mechanisms. Specifically:
- High Resilience: The 13-node Qumulo NAS ensures high availability and fault tolerance. Even if individual nodes fail, the system continues to operate seamlessly, safeguarding critical data.
- Data Write Protection: All write operations are meticulously managed to prevent data loss or corruption. Whether it’s user-generated content, databases, or critical files, the NAS ensures that data is consistently and accurately stored.
- Network Integration: The NAS is seamlessly integrated into the Tulane network infrastructure. It communicates with other network components, applications, and services to facilitate efficient data exchange.
- Snapshot Backups: In the 13-node Qumulo NAS, daily snapshots are taken to create restore points. These snapshots serve as backups, allowing for data recovery from specific points in time. Note that Snapshots are point-in-time copies of data, that capture the state of files and directories at a specific moment. The retention period for these snapshots is seven days. During this time, users can access and restore data from any of the daily snapshots taken within that window. Although Qumulo NAS storage is subsidized by Tulane University, a portion of the storage cost is currently charged back to all users. To request Qumulo storage and for more information on the service and associated pricing, please visit ServiceNow here.
Who Has Access?
Qumulo is available to Tulane faculty, staff, and researchers. Access is granted on request basis and includes a chargeback for storage usage.
How to Obtain Access
- Submit a request through the Tulane IT Service Desk (ServiceNow)
- Request Qumulo Access
How to Use the Service
- Store and manage large datasets
- Access via Tulane’s network infrastructure
- Restore data using daily snapshot backups
Qumulo Documentation
- Qumulo Support Center
- Tulane-specific guidance available via ServiceNow
Why Choose Qumulo?
- High resilience with 13-node architecture
- Daily snapshot backups for data recovery
- Integrated with Tulane’s network
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For cloud-based collaboration or unlimited storage, use Box or OneDrive
OneDrive Cloud Storage
What is OneDrive?
OneDrive is Tulane’s cloud-based file storage solution included with Microsoft 365. It provides up to 1 TB of secure storage per user and allows you to access, sync, and share files from any device. OneDrive integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, and Teams, making it ideal for collaboration and productivity.
Who Has Access?
All Tulane students, faculty, and staff have access to OneDrive through their Tulane Microsoft 365 account.
How to Obtain Access
OneDrive is automatically provisioned as part of your Microsoft 365 account.
How to Use the Service
- Access via web, desktop, or mobile apps.
- Sync files across devices.
- Share documents securely with internal or external collaborators.
- OneDrive Documentation – Microsoft Learn
Why Choose OneDrive?
- Seamless Microsoft 365 integration
- Easy collaboration and sharing
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For unlimited storage or larger files (150GB+), use Box
Box Cloud File Storage
What is Box?
Box is a secure, cloud storage platform offering unlimited storage and support for files up to 150 GB. It allows you to store, access, and share files from any device. Box also supports automatic syncing and collaboration, making it ideal for research and administrative work.
Who Has Access?
All Tulane faculty, staff, and students have access to a Tulane Box account. Alumni accounts do not retain access after graduation.
Graduates
Students transitioning to alumni status will lose access to their Tulane Box account. It is recommended to transfer files to a personal cloud storage account before graduation.
How to Obtain Access
Log in at tulane.account.box.com using your Tulane credentials.
How to Use the Service
- Access via web, Box Drive, or mobile apps
- Share files and folders
- Use Box Sign for e-signatures
- Box Support Center
Why Choose Box?
- Unlimited storage
- Large individual file support (up to 150 GB)
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For Microsoft 365 integration, use OneDrive
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)
What is REDCap?
REDCap is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. It is widely used for research data collection and supports complex workflows, longitudinal studies, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Who Has Access?
REDCap is available to Tulane University faculty, staff, students, and affiliates. Access is managed by the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
How to Obtain Access
- Request access via the SPHTM REDCap Portal
- Use the training sandbox for practice
How to Use the Service
- Build surveys and databases
- Use branching logic, longitudinal tracking, and data exports
- REDCap at WSPH
- REDCap Official Documentation
- Tulane REDCap Training via LA CaTS
Why Choose REDCap?
- Designed for research data collection
- Supports complex survey logic and longitudinal studies
- See Appropriate Use Policy
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For general file storage, use Box or OneDrive
Globus Data Transfer
What is Globus?
Globus is a secure, high-performance data transfer service ideal for moving large datasets across systems and institutions. It supports reliable, encrypted transfers and easy sharing with collaborators.
Who Has Access?
Tulane faculty, staff, and students involved in research projects can use Globus. Access is managed through Tulane’s library and research computing resources.
How to Obtain Access
- If interested in access, please email researchIT@tulane.edu to initiate the process.
- Start at the Globus Library Guide – Tulane University
How to Use the Service
- Transfer files from kilobytes to petabytes
- Share files using email-based access
- Authenticate securely with institutional credentials
Globus Documentation
- Globus Support
- Tulane Library Guide for setup and usage
Why Choose Globus?
- Efficient and secure large-scale data transfers
- Easy sharing with collaborators
- Ideal for research computing environments
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For general file storage or collaboration, use Box or OneDrive
LabArchives Electronic Lab Notebook
What is LabArchives?
LabArchives is a secure, cloud-based electronic lab notebook (ELN) platform designed to help researchers manage data, protocols, and collaboration efficiently. It ensures compliance, version control, and data integrity while enabling users to organize, share, and back up their work in a centralized digital environment. In addition to the ELN, LabArchives offers complementary tools such as LabArchives Scheduler, a calendar and scheduling software for managing lab space, equipment, and resources, and LabArchives Inventory, a customizable solution for tracking, linking, and utilizing inventory across labs and research facilities.
Who Has Access?
Tulane faculty, staff, and students conducting research have access to LabArchives. Access is coordinated through Tulane’s library and research support services.
How to Obtain Access
Start at the LabArchives Library Guide – Tulane University
How to Use the Service
- Create and manage lab notebooks
- Collaborate with team members
- Track changes and maintain version history
LabArchives Documentation
- LabArchives Knowledgebase
- Tulane Library Guide for onboarding and training
Why Choose LabArchives?
- Designed for research documentation
- Supports compliance and version control
- Facilitates collaboration and data integrity
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For general file storage or survey tools, use Box, OneDrive, or REDCap
Microsoft Azure
What is Azure?
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform offering scalable compute, storage, and networking resources. It is ideal for research projects requiring high-performance computing, secure environments, or isolated workloads.
Who Has Access?
Azure is available to Tulane researchers on a project-specific, fee-based basis. Access is coordinated through Tulane IT.
How to Obtain Access
- Contact researchIT@tulane.edu for more information.
- Submit a request through the Tulane IT Service Desk
How to Use the Service
- Set up virtual machines, databases, or storage
- Azure Documentation – Microsoft Learn
- Contact researchIT@tulane.edu for more information.
Why Choose Azure?
- Scalable and flexible
- Ideal for compute-intensive workloads
- Supports secure, segmented environments
Why Choose an Alternative?
- For simple storage or collaboration, use Box or OneDrive
- For on-premise storage, use Qumulo
