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Globus File Manager

Overview

Globus is a file manager you can use to upload, download, and sync files between your personal computer, the BOSE cluster, and other server institutions through the use of endpoints. Download the Globus Connect Personal application to create an endpoint on your computer.

Availability

Cluster Status
BOSE Available
BGSC Not Available

See Also: Globus CLI

If you wish to use Globus for automated scripting transfers, read our softare guide on globus-cli.

Setup

Part One: Access the file manager

Globus Homepage

The Globus website contains guides for installing the Globus connect personal program on various operating systems. Follow the steps for your OS, and then return to this guide.

  1. Navigate to Globus.org and click "Log in" in the top right.
  2. On the login page, select University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire as your organization.
  3. Use your UWEC login and authenticate with Okta. Once logged in you should see the Globus file manager.



bookmark button

collection search bar Part Two: Set up collections

  1. In the file manager, click the "Search" bar near the top of the screen to go to the collection search page
  2. In the "Collection" bar, enter UWEC and select UWEC - Bose Group Directories
  3. Near the top right of the screen, click the Bookmark button so you can easily return to this collection
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the collection UWEC - Bose Home Directories



Part Three (optional): Configuring the personal endpoint

Add local folder button

By default, the personal endpoint only has access to the Documents/Home directory (depending on OS) on the machine it is installed on. If you wish to add more directories for access, follow these steps.

  1. Open the Globus Connect Personal options by right-clicking Globus Connect Personal in your OS's system tray, then clicking options
  2. Click the + button to the right underneath the accessible folders list.
  3. Select the folder you wish to add, then click choose

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