Zitationsvorschlag

Lang, Ilona, Nellesen, Marcel und Politze, Marius: The Triathlon Relay of Storage Space Provisioning, in Heuveline, Vincent et al. (Hrsg.): E-Science-Tage 2025: Research Data Management: Challenges in a Changing World, Heidelberg: heiBOOKS, 2025, S. 112–122. https://doi.org/10.11588/heibooks.1652.c23918

Identifier (Buch)

ISBN 978-3-911056-51-9 (PDF)
ISBN 978-3-911056-52-6 (Softcover)

Veröffentlicht

05.11.2025

Autor/innen

Ilona Lang , Marcel Nellesen , Marius Politze

The Triathlon Relay of Storage Space Provisioning

Abstract: The increasing demand for storage space in data-intensive sciences necessitates the establishment of cooperative information infrastructures among universities. This paper introduces the provisioning processes around DataStorage.nrw, a redundantly distributed cloud storage solution across four universities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Access to DataStorage.nrw is free for eligible researchers who meet specific criteria: they must be employed at a DH.NRW university, their storage needs must arise from a research project, and the data must adhere to FAIR principles. The allocation process resembles a triathlon relay, integrating various software disciplines to facilitate efficient resource provisioning. The workflow comprises three stages: Identity and Access Management (IAM) ensures secure user authentication; the RDM platform Coscine manages research metadata and project structures while streamlining compliance with FAIR principles; JARDS serves as the science-led review mechanism for storage applications, ensuring that resources align with funding objectives. By fostering cross-service interoperability and embracing agile processes, we aim to avoid isolated solutions and enhance collaboration among universities. Ultimately, our approach not only addresses immediate data management challenges but also provides a scalable framework that can serve as a blueprint for other universities seeking to establish similar cooperative infrastructures.

Keywords: Storage, IAM, Coscine, JARDS, FAIR Principles