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CloudStor

Research data storage and collaboration


Please note: AARNet is planning to decommission CloudStor at the end of 2023. We will be directly notifying users and providing more information over the coming months.

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Purpose built by AARNet to make collaborating with data easier for researchers and academics

Access your CloudStor workspace from multiple devices and easily collaborate on files with colleagues at different institutions. Integrated applications support research workflows and allow you to store, share and work with data safely in one place.

Secure scalable cloud storage for managing research data online

Store and sync

1 TB for individual researchers. Up to 10 TB per institution for groups*. 10TB–1PB institutional storage allocation*. Files can be synced to multiple devices (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android) for anywhere anytime access.

*Contact us for pricing
Enterprise-grade infrastructure

Fast and reliable access to data over AARNet’s ultra-high-speed research network. Data is stored on AARNet-owned and operated hardware in data centres in Australia, and replicated across Australia-based data centre locations for high availability.

User management

Single Sign-on using Federated Access (AAF). Guest accounts for non-AAF members*. Institutional admin control of users and usage*.

*Contact us for pricing
Integrated applications

Analyse data through notebooks (Jupyter Notebook) using SWAN (Service for Web-based Analysis). Collaboratively edit documents using OnlyOffice. View files using pdf, video, audio and DICOM, 3D Model and Jmol viewers. Package data for sharing and publication using Collections.

Data protection

Data is replicated at a minimum of two geographically distributed storage nodes for high reliability and availability. Data is backed up to tape storage, providing persistent backups and a third copy to keep files safe.

Data transfer tools

Transfer files quickly and securely using FileSender. Upload data to CloudStor from scientific instruments using Rocket.

Sign up or login to CloudStor

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  2. How to get started guide

Why researchers love CloudStor

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Bioinformatician

Watch this video to find out why James Cook University Senior Lecturer Ira Cooke loves CloudStor.

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AARNet CloudStor Testimonial - University of Tasmania

Climate Scientist

Watch this video to find out why University of Tasmania Climate Research Fellow Dr Tom Remenyi loves CloudStor.

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Neuroscientist

Watch this video to find out why neuroscientist and Macquarie University Research Fellow Robert Luke loves CloudStor.

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When you’re trying to share a workflow you need to share both the code and the data. There’s plenty of places nowadays for sharing code but sharing data is pretty tricky, and CloudStor provides that really important link. By using CloudStor I’m able to share both the code and the data that relates to the code really easily with anyone in the world."

James Cook University
Ira Cooke

Senior Lecturer, Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, James Cook University

How CloudStor works

 
AARNet CloudStor Knowledge Base

Getting Started

Everything you need to know to get up and running can be found in our knowledge base, plus you can browse answers to frequently asked questions.

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AARNet CloudStor Training Videos

Training

Quickly get up and running with CloudStor and learn how to integrate CloudStor tools in your research workflows by watching our CloudStor training videos.

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AARNet CloudStor Webinars

Webinars

Learn about how how researchers are using CloudStor in many different ways. Our trainers also offer webinars and train-the-trainer online workshops.

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Where to go for help and support

If you're having trouble connecting to CloudStor, check the service status page.

You can find how-to guides and answers to frequently asked questions in our Knowledge Base.

You can also contact the AARNet 24/7 Operations Centre team for support.

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Related case studies

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Unhappy with the status quo, an innovative project is testing open source software, USB drives and AARNet's CloudStor service to bring students a step closer to taking exams using their own laptops.

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An international research group is harnessing the power of big data, supercomputing and global research network infrastructure to transform the way we model the Earth’s processes.

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