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SANReN Data Transfer Service and Globus training sessions - South Africa (Hosted by SANReN, NICIS, Globus and WITs University)

Overview

Day 1 - Wednesday 28th May 2025 (Online):

Session 1 (2.30pm - 3pm SAST): Introduction to SANReN Large Data Transfer Service offering and use cases,
user need/experience

Kasandra Pillay, SANReN, NICIS, CSIR
Scott Hazelhurst, WITS University

Session 2 (3pm - 4.30pm SAST, 8AM CDT - 9.30AM CDT): Globus session - Introduction to Globus for
Researchers and New Users: Data Management and Computation:
This is a high-level survey of the extensive research capabilities available on the Globus platform, aimed at researchers.
We will describe common use cases and demonstrate how to get started with data transfer and sharing, using Globus
Connect Personal on your laptop.

Recording by Brigitte Raumann, Globus

Day 2 - Thursday 29th May 2025 (Online):

Session 3 (3pm - 4.30pm SAST, 8AM CDT - 9.30AM CDT): Globus session - Introduction to Globus
Connect for System Administrators:
We will provide an overview of the process for installing and configuring Globus Connect Server to make your storage
system(s) accessible via Globus. This is aimed at system administrators who will be responsible for their institution's

Globus deployment.

Recording by Lev Gorenstein, Globus

Day 3 - 30th May 2025 SAST (Online):

Session 4 (Friday 10.00am - 12pm): Hands-on Lab session and additional information, Q&A with SANReN large
data transfer engineers on the SANReN Data Transfer Service.

Scott Hazelhurst, WITS University
Kasandra Pillay, Johann Hugo, Manqoba Shabalala, Thuso Bogopa, SANReN, NICIS, CSIR

Type of training

Virtual Workshop

Course date
  1. 28 May - 30 May 2025
Intended Audience

These sessions are relevant to users who have a need to move large datasets nationally and internationally.

To apply, please https://forms.gle/3Qa9EPVBW9siozgi9