Transferring data

This section describes general methods and best practices for how to transfer data to or from Esrum, as well as between different locations on Esrum. In addition, advice is given for how to transfer data between Esrum and a number of commonly used services.

Warning

Data must not be copied out of audited /datasets or /projects folders without permission from the relevant data controller. This is required for GDPR compliance. See the Guidelines and policies for more information.

Note that it is not possible to for a person without a KU account to transfer data/to from Esrum. You furthermore must have been granted access to Esrum and the projects, datasets, or network drives from/to which you wish to transfer data. See the Applying for access page for more information.

Warning

Because large transfers can negatively impact other users of Esrum, we may terminate any transfer that is not done in accordance with this guide.

To get started, please follow the link corresponding to where your data is located and to where you want to transfer it:

• My data is located on Esrum or on a network drive (H:, N:, S:)

  • I want to copy data between projects or datasets

  • I want to copy data to/from a network drives (H:, N:, S:)

  • I want to copy data to another UCPH cluster

  • I want to download data from Esrum

  • I want to copy data to SIF or ERDA

  • I want to copy data to Computerome

  • I want to copy data to another (Linux) server

• My data is located somewhere else

  • My data is located on another UCPH cluster

  • My data is located on SIF or ERDA.

  • My data is located on Google Drive.

  • My data is located on AWS.

  • My data is located on a laptop or desktop

  • My data is located on Computerome

  • My data is located on another server

• Miscellaneous

  • I want to email large files

You are always welcome to contact us if the above does not cover your needs.