Some institutions are establishing research data storage systems and using web-based processes to allow researchers to apply for space allocation. This feature seeks to integrate ReDBox into the process so as to allow for the easy capture of research data information.
Integration with provisioning of storage (Quotas, mountable shares, web interface)
Currently evaluating software, e.g. Admiral from Oxford
Data Storage request (RDS) capture form for Management/storage in ReDBox (Separate View) which could be transitioned to a ReDBox Alert at any point into the future and pushed into system Inbox
Create a 1-stop shop for researchers
'Watched folders' to detect collections and create stub-collections automatically
Can use the Watcher service or filesystem harvester
Specify basic protocols for organising file storage so the projects can make their data automatically discoverable
Reporting:
Per-project reporting on data size and file profiles (e.g. file types)
Determine data not associated with a ReDBox entry
Release tracking:
Provide a stable workflow for releasing and versioning data
Questions:
Can this link into RDSI? Can this system help identify RDSI candidates?