Roadmap: Advanced Globus Data Transfer
Globus is a research data management system that is available on Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) systems. It provides fast, reliable and secure file transfers and data sharing, as well as publication and discovery functionality.
This topic introduces some advanced subjects for Globus data transfer functionality:
- The Globus Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Using Globus CLI commands in scripts
- Creating and configuring personal Globus endpoints
If you are new to Globus, you should begin your learning with the introductory Globus Data Transfer topic, which covers the basics of:
- Creating Globus accounts
- Transferring files through the Globus web interface
Objectives
After you complete this topic, you should be able to:
- Perform data transfers using the Globus Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Use the Globus CLI commands in scripts
- Create and manage a Globus endpoint on a personal computer
Prerequisites
- Complete the basic Globus Data Transfer topic.
- Have a familiarity with basic Linux shell commands, in particular those commands that work with files and folders.
Requirements
System requirements include:
- Have a TACC Portal username. Readers without a username should Create a TACC User Portal account.
- Have an allocation on one or more TACC resources. Visit TACC's Allocation Guide to learn about obtaining a resource allocation.
- Obtain a Globus ID, which can be linked to your other Globus accounts.
If the reader does not have access to any TACC resources, the topic's information can be adapted to work with other Globus servers by substituting the correct organizational login information and endpoint names.