From 51c55e4e68e58dad5bb041a7c4bfd98ff0b4c77b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:16:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/24] create flowchart.mdx --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8b137891 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + From 4238d9c9937ace90195b14b076bb1679655e337e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:48:13 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/24] initial flowchart idea --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx index 8b137891..27b52393 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -1 +1,34 @@ +--- +title: Set up things fast +--- +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Start] --> B{I need a storage space to store data} + B -->|no| C[Think again] + C --> B + B -->|yes| D{I need a long-term storage to store / publish results of my research, create an annotated dataset, link it to my publication, etc.} + D -->|yes| E(Use National Repository Platform) + D -->|no| F{I am an expert / developer / application maintainer, I undrestand principles of S3 / TBD and I know what I need} + F -->|yes| G{I need your help or assistance} + G -->|yes| J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) + click G href "../introduction/support" "Support Page" + G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) + F -->|no| H{I have studied S3 use cases and RBD use cases and I know what I need} + H -->|yes| G + H -->|no / too technical / do not have time / ...| I{I have special needs that are worth spending time on solving various technical difficulties} + I -->|yes| J + I -->|no| M{My data is ...} + I -->|I am not sure| L[Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time] + L --> M + M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, [processed] experimental data, ...)"| Q((Consider OwnCloud)) + M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device / instrumentations outputs| P{"Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ..."} + M -->|hard to say| N{I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer} + N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} + N -->|yes| Q + N -->|no| P + O -->|perhaps| Q + O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) + P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) + P -->|"a group of people (possible accross institutions) and/or instruments/devices"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) +``` From a6335e12d3509b14f4236460ab2290e6cac26585 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:29 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/24] flowchart fine tuning --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 22 +++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx index 27b52393..3ce54a1b 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -2,17 +2,24 @@ title: Set up things fast --- +This chapter aims to the impatient: no details, no philosophy, no theory - just go through the following steps and there is a good chance you land having something useful up and running. Start with the flowchart and let it guide you. + ```mermaid -graph TD - A[Start] --> B{I need a storage space to store data} +flowchart TB + A(Start) --> B{I need a storage space to store data} B -->|no| C[Think again] C --> B - B -->|yes| D{I need a long-term storage to store / publish results of my research, create an annotated dataset, link it to my publication, etc.} - D -->|yes| E(Use National Repository Platform) - D -->|no| F{I am an expert / developer / application maintainer, I undrestand principles of S3 / TBD and I know what I need} + B -->|yes| D{"`I need a long-term storage to store/publish results of my research, +create an annotated dataset, +link it to my publication, etc.`"} + D -->|no| F{"`I am an expert/developer/application maintainer, +I undrestand principles of S3/RBD +and I know what I need`"} + D -->|yes| E(("`Use *National Repository Platform*`")) + click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" F -->|yes| G{I need your help or assistance} G -->|yes| J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) - click G href "../introduction/support" "Support Page" + click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) F -->|no| H{I have studied S3 use cases and RBD use cases and I know what I need} H -->|yes| G @@ -30,5 +37,6 @@ graph TD O -->|perhaps| Q O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) - P -->|"a group of people (possible accross institutions) and/or instruments/devices"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) + P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions) +and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) ``` From 645f1040b3dc223f50ad853a96ae82e82b590fcc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:31:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/24] Create owncloud.mdx --- content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8b137891 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + From 1d13eaef173395db6098d042aa41dda6894f4248 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:52:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/24] initial owncloud.mdx contents --- content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx index 8b137891..6f60d7c7 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx @@ -1 +1,8 @@ +--- +title: Fast OwnCloud Setup +--- +* To register and/or login: click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Done. +* (optional) To sync the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. +* (optional) To share a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionally] no autocomplete). + From db5e2bc2e683109a1afccc7dbf8b37d86e561896 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/24] tuned, added personal S3 --- content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx | 23 ++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx index 6f60d7c7..f5141216 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx @@ -1,8 +1,25 @@ --- -title: Fast OwnCloud Setup +title: Fast Track Setup --- -* To register and/or login: click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Done. +## OwnCloud + +Quick setup + +* To register and/or log in click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Use drag-and-drop to upload files, clik to download. * (optional) To sync the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. * (optional) To share a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionally] no autocomplete). - + +If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/owncloud/start), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). + +Where to go next: + +## Personal S3 + +Quick setup + +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. +* Install [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php) +* Add a new target to WinSCP configuration using the `endpoint address`, `access-key`, and `secret-key` recorder before. +* Use WinSCP to copy files there and back. From f4fcb04268970238ab2d265142bdfdc7c3776776 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:42:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/24] updates --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx index 3ce54a1b..e86d50f0 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Set up things fast --- -This chapter aims to the impatient: no details, no philosophy, no theory - just go through the following steps and there is a good chance you land having something useful up and running. Start with the flowchart and let it guide you. +This chapter aims to the impatient: almost no details, no philosophy, no theory - just go through the following steps and there is a good chance you land having something useful up and running fast. Start with the flowchart and let it guide you. ```mermaid flowchart TB @@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ and I know what I need`"} G -->|yes| J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) - F -->|no| H{I have studied S3 use cases and RBD use cases and I know what I need} + F -->|no| H{"`I have studied *S3 use cases* and/or *RBD use cases* and I know what I need`"} + click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" H -->|yes| G H -->|no / too technical / do not have time / ...| I{I have special needs that are worth spending time on solving various technical difficulties} I -->|yes| J @@ -29,6 +30,7 @@ and I know what I need`"} I -->|I am not sure| L[Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time] L --> M M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, [processed] experimental data, ...)"| Q((Consider OwnCloud)) + click Q "../fast-track" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device / instrumentations outputs| P{"Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ..."} M -->|hard to say| N{I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer} N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} @@ -37,6 +39,6 @@ and I know what I need`"} O -->|perhaps| Q O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) - P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions) -and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) + click S "../fast-track" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" + P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) ``` From 968743d912edd9c3e7fbabc49543bea528c729e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:42:25 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/24] rename owncloud.mdx to fast-track.mdx --- content/docs/fast-track/{owncloud.mdx => fast-track.mdx} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename content/docs/fast-track/{owncloud.mdx => fast-track.mdx} (100%) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx similarity index 100% rename from content/docs/fast-track/owncloud.mdx rename to content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx From 646ab678ba11a24a043ac7770bd80bb95d2f1f99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:43:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/24] updates - links --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx index e86d50f0..0ce3efaa 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ and I know what I need`"} I -->|I am not sure| L[Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time] L --> M M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, [processed] experimental data, ...)"| Q((Consider OwnCloud)) - click Q "../fast-track" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" + click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device / instrumentations outputs| P{"Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ..."} M -->|hard to say| N{I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer} N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} @@ -39,6 +39,6 @@ and I know what I need`"} O -->|perhaps| Q O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) - click S "../fast-track" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" + click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) ``` From 222119805c81c4e16d52873a308a5170db03de6f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:37:39 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/24] updates --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx index 0ce3efaa..a046f03c 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx @@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ and I know what I need`"} D -->|yes| E(("`Use *National Repository Platform*`")) click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" F -->|yes| G{I need your help or assistance} + G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) G -->|yes| J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" - G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) F -->|no| H{"`I have studied *S3 use cases* and/or *RBD use cases* and I know what I need`"} click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" H -->|yes| G @@ -29,15 +29,16 @@ and I know what I need`"} I -->|no| M{My data is ...} I -->|I am not sure| L[Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time] L --> M + N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, [processed] experimental data, ...)"| Q((Consider OwnCloud)) click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device / instrumentations outputs| P{"Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ..."} M -->|hard to say| N{I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer} - N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} N -->|yes| Q N -->|no| P O -->|perhaps| Q O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) + click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) From 0ac372de7894e74339f29c3f1696fd65cc9da93e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:25:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/24] updated and extended fast-track instructions --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 85 +++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 76 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index f5141216..2258e991 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -2,24 +2,91 @@ title: Fast Track Setup --- +--- + ## OwnCloud -Quick setup +### Quick setup -* To register and/or log in click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Use drag-and-drop to upload files, clik to download. -* (optional) To sync the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. -* (optional) To share a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionally] no autocomplete). +* To register and/or log in click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Once logged-in, use drag-and-drop to upload files, click to download. +* (optional) To **sync** the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. +* (optional) To **share** a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionaly] no autocomplete). If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/owncloud/start), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). -Where to go next: +--- ## Personal S3 -Quick setup +### Windows quick setup + +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. +* Install [S3 Browser](https://s3browser.com/). +* Add a new account to S3 Browser (*Accounts* / *Add new account..*); select `S3 Compatible Storage` as *Account type* and enter the credentials recorded before: `endpoint address` as *API endpoint*, `access-key` as *Access Key ID*, and `secret-key` as *Secret Access Key*. +* Use **S3 Browser** to copy files there and back. + +If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). + +Where to go from here: + +- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +- get [more information](https://s3browser.com/help.aspx) about using **S3 Browser** +- setup and use [versioning support](https://s3browser.com/amazon-s3-versioning.aspx) in **S3 Browser** +- install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to + - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage + - create automation scripts + - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) + - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) + +--- + +### MAC quick setup + +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. +* Install [Cyber Duck](https://cyberduck.io/). +* Open connection (*File* / *Open Connection*); select `Amazon S3` and enter the credentials recorded before: `endpoint address` as *Server*, `access-key` as *Access Key ID*, and `secret-key` as *Secret Access Key*. +* Use **Cyber Duck** to copy files there and back. + +If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). + +Where to go from here: + +- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +- get [more information](https://docs.cyberduck.io/) or [ask community for help](https://github.com/iterate-ch/cyberduck/discussions) about using **Cyber Duck** +- install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to + - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage + - create automation scripts + - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) + - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) + +--- + +### Linux quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. -* Install [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php) -* Add a new target to WinSCP configuration using the `endpoint address`, `access-key`, and `secret-key` recorder before. -* Use WinSCP to copy files there and back. +* [Download](https://rclone.org/downloads/) and install **rclone**. +* [Configure](../object-storage-s3/rclone) **rclone** by calling ```rclone config```; use credentials recorded before. +* Use ```rclone sync``` to synchronize files to or from the storage (see [here](../object-storage-s3/rclone) or run ```rclone help``` or ```man rclone``` for more info). + +If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). + +Where to go from here: + +- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +- get [more information]https://rclone.org/) about using **rclone** +- use [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) to + - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage + - create automation scripts + - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) + - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) + + From 2aeb98c09e80ddfb2a72bc8f7704a878f267643b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:55:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 12/24] minor update --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 2258e991..9852fb62 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ Where to go from here: * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. * Install [Cyber Duck](https://cyberduck.io/). * Open connection (*File* / *Open Connection*); select `Amazon S3` and enter the credentials recorded before: `endpoint address` as *Server*, `access-key` as *Access Key ID*, and `secret-key` as *Secret Access Key*. +* Select *Bookmark* / *New Bookmark* to store the configuration for the future use * Use **Cyber Duck** to copy files there and back. If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). From deeac35bcab546255621a7c9f944bcb6220c2db6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:31:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 13/24] updated fast-track, included simplified flow-chart --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 57 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 9852fb62..c088e6e8 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -2,6 +2,57 @@ title: Fast Track Setup --- +```mermaid +flowchart TB +%% A{("`Start`") + A("`I need a storage space to store data`") +%% B{"`I need a storage space to store data`"} +%% C["`Think again`"] + D{"`I need a long-term storage to store/publish **results of my research**, create an annotated dataset, link it to my **publication**, etc.`"} + M{"`My data is ...`"} + E(("`Use *National Repository Platform*`")) +%% F{"`I am an expert/developer/application maintainer, I undrestand principles of S3/RBD and I know what I need`"} +%% G{"`I need your help or assistance`"} +%% H{"`I have studied *S3 use cases* and/or *RBD use cases* and I know what I need`"} +%% I{"`I have special needs that are worth spending time on solving various technical difficulties`"} +%% J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) +%% K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) +%% L["`Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time`"] + N{"`I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer`"} +%% O{"`I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there`"} + P{"`Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ...`"} + Q(("`Consider OwnCloud`")) +%% R(("`Well...`")) + S(("`Use *personal S3 storage* service`")) + T(("`Use *multiuser S3 storage* service (Virtual Organization = VO)`")) + + click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" + click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" + click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" + click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" + click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" +%% click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" + +%% A --> B + A --> D +%% B -->|no| C +%% C --> B +%% B -->|yes| D + D -->|yes| E + D -->|no| M + M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, processed experimental data, ...)"| Q + M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device or instrumentations outputs| P + M -->|hard to say| N +%% N -->|I do not care| O + N -->|yes| Q + N -->|no| P +%% O -->|perhaps| Q +%% O -->|I do not know| R + P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S + P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
or instruments or devices`"| T +``` + + --- ## OwnCloud @@ -20,7 +71,7 @@ If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/ow ### Windows quick setup -* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. * Install [S3 Browser](https://s3browser.com/). * Add a new account to S3 Browser (*Accounts* / *Add new account..*); select `S3 Compatible Storage` as *Account type* and enter the credentials recorded before: `endpoint address` as *API endpoint*, `access-key` as *Access Key ID*, and `secret-key` as *Secret Access Key*. @@ -45,7 +96,7 @@ Where to go from here: ### MAC quick setup -* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. * Install [Cyber Duck](https://cyberduck.io/). * Open connection (*File* / *Open Connection*); select `Amazon S3` and enter the credentials recorded before: `endpoint address` as *Server*, `access-key` as *Access Key ID*, and `secret-key` as *Secret Access Key*. @@ -70,7 +121,7 @@ Where to go from here: ### Linux quick setup -* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/). +* Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. * [Download](https://rclone.org/downloads/) and install **rclone**. * [Configure](../object-storage-s3/rclone) **rclone** by calling ```rclone config```; use credentials recorded before. From 6849d794bd16a7faf2074cd470dfad3834e0e8fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:11:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 14/24] updates and tuning --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 25 +++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index c088e6e8..26f877c8 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -2,6 +2,12 @@ title: Fast Track Setup --- +--- + +Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of services we offer and set it up so that it works for you on the basic level in less than an hour. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. Once you have the service up and running, you will be offered a set of **follow-up options** to fine-tune the storage and its properties. + +# Choose a service + ```mermaid flowchart TB %% A{("`Start`") @@ -21,14 +27,14 @@ flowchart TB N{"`I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer`"} %% O{"`I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there`"} P{"`Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ...`"} - Q(("`Consider OwnCloud`")) + Q(("`Use OwnCloud`")) %% R(("`Well...`")) S(("`Use *personal S3 storage* service`")) T(("`Use *multiuser S3 storage* service (Virtual Organization = VO)`")) click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" - click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" - click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" +%% click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" +%% click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" %% click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" @@ -52,12 +58,11 @@ flowchart TB P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
or instruments or devices`"| T ``` - --- -## OwnCloud +# OwnCloud -### Quick setup +## Quick setup * To register and/or log in click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Once logged-in, use drag-and-drop to upload files, click to download. * (optional) To **sync** the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. @@ -67,9 +72,9 @@ If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/ow --- -## Personal S3 +# Personal S3 -### Windows quick setup +## Windows quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. @@ -94,7 +99,7 @@ Where to go from here: --- -### MAC quick setup +## MAC quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. @@ -119,7 +124,7 @@ Where to go from here: --- -### Linux quick setup +## Linux quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. From 19b51f8a0c4ca7a3dcdc6b31d74b1a01e216a3ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:18:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 15/24] update fast-track, tune the flowchart --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 13 ++++++++----- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 26f877c8..5bb28fbd 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -17,11 +17,11 @@ flowchart TB D{"`I need a long-term storage to store/publish **results of my research**, create an annotated dataset, link it to my **publication**, etc.`"} M{"`My data is ...`"} E(("`Use *National Repository Platform*`")) -%% F{"`I am an expert/developer/application maintainer, I undrestand principles of S3/RBD and I know what I need`"} + F{"`I am an expert, developer, application maintainer, I have special or low-level requirements, or I need a significatly large storage space (more than 2 TB)...`"} %% G{"`I need your help or assistance`"} %% H{"`I have studied *S3 use cases* and/or *RBD use cases* and I know what I need`"} %% I{"`I have special needs that are worth spending time on solving various technical difficulties`"} -%% J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) + J(("`Please *Contact us*
Specify your setup, ideas, requirements`")) %% K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) %% L["`Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time`"] N{"`I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer`"} @@ -35,19 +35,22 @@ flowchart TB click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" %% click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" %% click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" + click J "../introduction/support" "Support Page" click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" %% click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" %% A --> B - A --> D + A --> F + F -->|yes| J + F -->|no| D %% B -->|no| C %% C --> B %% B -->|yes| D D -->|yes| E D -->|no| M - M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, processed experimental data, ...)"| Q - M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device or instrumentations outputs| P + M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, processed experimental data, ... of up to ~100 GB)"| Q + M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device or instrumentations outputs of up to ~2 TB| P M -->|hard to say| N %% N -->|I do not care| O N -->|yes| Q From 3411bf0adadbdac87fd7c71f7d1d09193e685c43 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:30 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 16/24] update fast-track - formatting, small edits --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 106 ++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+), 54 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 5bb28fbd..e09f80a1 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ title: Fast Track Setup --- -Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of services we offer and set it up so that it works for you on the basic level in less than an hour. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. Once you have the service up and running, you will be offered a set of **follow-up options** to fine-tune the storage and its properties. +Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of **basic** services we offer and **set it up** so that it works for you on a couple of minutes. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. -# Choose a service +# 1. Choose a service ```mermaid flowchart TB @@ -30,15 +30,16 @@ flowchart TB Q(("`Use OwnCloud`")) %% R(("`Well...`")) S(("`Use *personal S3 storage* service`")) - T(("`Use *multiuser S3 storage* service (Virtual Organization = VO)`")) + T(("`Use *multiuser S3 storage* service (Virtual Organization)
Please contact us first.`")) click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" %% click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" %% click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" click J "../introduction/support" "Support Page" click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" - click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" %% click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" + click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" + click T "../introduction/support" "Support Page" %% A --> B A --> F @@ -58,26 +59,27 @@ flowchart TB %% O -->|perhaps| Q %% O -->|I do not know| R P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S - P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
or instruments or devices`"| T + P -->|"`a group of people (possibly accross institutions)
or instruments or devices`"| T ``` ---- +# 2. Install and Configure -# OwnCloud +## OwnCloud -## Quick setup +### Quick setup * To register and/or log in click on `Log in` button [here](https://owncloud.cesnet.cz/) and follow the instructions. Once logged-in, use drag-and-drop to upload files, click to download. -* (optional) To **sync** the cloud data storage space to your local drive download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. -* (optional) To **share** a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionaly] no autocomplete). If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/owncloud/start), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). ---- +> #### Where to go from here +> +> * To **sync** the cloud data storage space to your local drive, download and install [OwnCloud client](https://owncloud.com/desktop-app), run it and configure it using https://ownloud.cesnet.cz as the server address. +> * To **share** a folder with a colleague, click on the share symbol and enter your colleaugue's e-mail address (you need to enter whole address as there is [intentionally] no autocomplete). -# Personal S3 +## Personal S3 -## Windows quick setup +### Windows Quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. @@ -87,22 +89,20 @@ If it does not work: [read full documentation](https://du.cesnet.cz/en/navody/ow If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). -Where to go from here: - -- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) -- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage -- get [more information](https://s3browser.com/help.aspx) about using **S3 Browser** -- setup and use [versioning support](https://s3browser.com/amazon-s3-versioning.aspx) in **S3 Browser** -- install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to - - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage - - create automation scripts - - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) - - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk -- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) - ---- - -## MAC quick setup +> #### Where to go from here: +> +> - understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +> - check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +> - get [more information](https://s3browser.com/help.aspx) about using **S3 Browser** +> - setup and use [versioning support](https://s3browser.com/amazon-s3-versioning.aspx) in **S3 Browser** +> - install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to +> - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage +> - create automation scripts +> - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) +> - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +> - ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) + +### MAC quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. @@ -113,21 +113,19 @@ Where to go from here: If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). -Where to go from here: - -- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) -- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage -- get [more information](https://docs.cyberduck.io/) or [ask community for help](https://github.com/iterate-ch/cyberduck/discussions) about using **Cyber Duck** -- install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to - - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage - - create automation scripts - - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) - - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk -- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) - ---- +> #### Where to go from here: +> +> - understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +> - check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +> - get [more information](https://docs.cyberduck.io/) or [ask community for help](https://github.com/iterate-ch/cyberduck/discussions) about using **Cyber Duck** +> - install and configure [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) command line tool to +> - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage +> - create automation scripts +> - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) +> - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +> - ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) -## Linux quick setup +### Linux quick setup * Register in [Perun](https://einfra.cesnet.cz/), wait for 30 minutes to allow database synchrozation. * Register in [Gatekeeper](https://access.du.cesnet.cz/) and generate a pair of keys, record the endpoint address and both keys. @@ -137,16 +135,16 @@ Where to go from here: If it does not work: [read full documentation](../object-storage-s3/s3-service), [contact support](https://docs.du.cesnet.cz/en/docs/introduction/support). -Where to go from here: - -- understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) -- check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage -- get [more information]https://rclone.org/) about using **rclone** -- use [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) to - - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage - - create automation scripts - - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) - - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk -- ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) +> #### Where to go from here: +> +> - understand more about the [S3 service](../object-storage-s3/s3-service) +> - check [different ways](../object-storage-s3/s3-clients) to access your storage +> - get [more information]https://rclone.org/) about using **rclone** +> - use [rclone](object-storage-s3/rclone) to +> - [synchronize files](../object-storage-s3/rclone#rclone-basic-controls) between the local drive and the storage +> - create automation scripts +> - configure and use [encrypted storage](../object-storage-s3/rclone#configuration-and-management-of-encrypted-buckets) +> - [mount](../object-storage-s3/rclone#mounting-the-remote-as-a-filesystem-or-a-drive) S3 storage as disk +> - ask for [help or support](../introduction/support) From c3c5bddfcfbf76e9811593c1eecd107139ebd433 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:25:07 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 17/24] update fast-track - title correction --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index e09f80a1..0c9a9585 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ title: Fast Track Setup Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of **basic** services we offer and **set it up** so that it works for you on a couple of minutes. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. -# 1. Choose a service +# Choose a service ```mermaid flowchart TB @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ flowchart TB P -->|"`a group of people (possibly accross institutions)
or instruments or devices`"| T ``` -# 2. Install and Configure +# Install and Configure ## OwnCloud From a888827c976b8be72fce51ebf42048d742f9bf13 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:15:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 18/24] created meta.json --- content/docs/fast-track/meta.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) create mode 100644 content/docs/fast-track/meta.json diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8b137891 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + From 4d47a707a874833c931db8ab372da9d7229395e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 19/24] updated meta.json --- content/docs/fast-track/meta.json | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json index 8b137891..11ec1303 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json @@ -1 +1,5 @@ +{ + "title": "Fast Setup Guide", + "pages": [] +} From 1686d08f03c519adf34d6c143315885ede7732ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:18:06 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 20/24] update meta.json --- content/docs/fast-track/meta.json | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json index 11ec1303..158ed6f6 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/meta.json @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ { "title": "Fast Setup Guide", - "pages": [] + "pages": [fast-track] } From ac26b72f250e869e73571ac1c8d302247fd96c3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:19:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 21/24] updated meta.json, added fast-track page --- content/docs/meta.json | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/content/docs/meta.json b/content/docs/meta.json index d9ceae3c..6e30a3fb 100644 --- a/content/docs/meta.json +++ b/content/docs/meta.json @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ { "pages": [ "introduction", +"fast-track", "object-storage-s3", "object-storage-rbd", "collaboration", From 2c03e94d22b9dc0238c97b8f651e032572476e4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 22/24] deleted content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx - contents moved to fast-track file --- content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx | 45 --------------------------- 1 file changed, 45 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx deleted file mode 100644 index a046f03c..00000000 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/flowchart.mdx +++ /dev/null @@ -1,45 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Set up things fast ---- - -This chapter aims to the impatient: almost no details, no philosophy, no theory - just go through the following steps and there is a good chance you land having something useful up and running fast. Start with the flowchart and let it guide you. - -```mermaid -flowchart TB - A(Start) --> B{I need a storage space to store data} - B -->|no| C[Think again] - C --> B - B -->|yes| D{"`I need a long-term storage to store/publish results of my research, -create an annotated dataset, -link it to my publication, etc.`"} - D -->|no| F{"`I am an expert/developer/application maintainer, -I undrestand principles of S3/RBD -and I know what I need`"} - D -->|yes| E(("`Use *National Repository Platform*`")) - click E "https://docs.nrp.eosc.cz/" "NRP" - F -->|yes| G{I need your help or assistance} - G -->|no| K(("`*Great!* Just go ahead!`")) - G -->|yes| J(("`*Contact us* Specify your setup and ideas / requirements`")) - click G "../introduction/support" "Support Page" - F -->|no| H{"`I have studied *S3 use cases* and/or *RBD use cases* and I know what I need`"} - click H "../object-storage-s3/s3-use-cases" "S4 Use Cases" - H -->|yes| G - H -->|no / too technical / do not have time / ...| I{I have special needs that are worth spending time on solving various technical difficulties} - I -->|yes| J - I -->|no| M{My data is ...} - I -->|I am not sure| L[Let's try easy options firts, it may save you a lot of time] - L --> M - N -->|I do not care| O{I may need to share some of the data with a couple of colleagues here or there} - M -->|"daily operational data (documents, graphics, tables, [processed] experimental data, ...)"| Q((Consider OwnCloud)) - click Q "../fast-track#owncloud" "Fast-track Instructions Owncloud" - M -->|raw research data, archives, backups, device / instrumentations outputs| P{"Data will be accessed (stored, read, modified) by ..."} - M -->|hard to say| N{I need to have the data available offline and online, automatically synchronized between the storage and my computer} - N -->|yes| Q - N -->|no| P - O -->|perhaps| Q - O -->|I do not know| R((Well...)) - click R "https://www.storelocal.com/blogs/the-philosophy-of-storing-10-storage-features-to-enlighten-your-load/" "To Be Or Not To Be" - P -->|mostly me and/or my devices| S((Consider personal S3 storage service)) - click S "../fast-track#personal-s3" "Fast-track Instructions S3 Personal" - P -->|"`a group of people (possible accross institutions)
and/or instruments/devices`"| T(("Consider multiuser S3 storage service (Virtual Organization = VO)")) -``` From acd48d64e6f4018d9f6edf72daf03b88e4073b4d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:21:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 23/24] updated fast-track.mdx - title change --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 0c9a9585..570ea3b1 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Fast Track Setup +title: Fast Setup Guide --- --- From fb8379eef39db2bd3fa267fe9755ce344a810d6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jpolach Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 24/24] updated fast-track.mdx --- content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx index 570ea3b1..257d3cf3 100644 --- a/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx +++ b/content/docs/fast-track/fast-track.mdx @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: Fast Setup Guide --- -Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of **basic** services we offer and **set it up** so that it works for you on a couple of minutes. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. +Use this page to quickly **choose a service** from a set of **basic** services we offer and **set it up** so that it works for you in a couple of minutes. This fast process requires an **average experienced** computer user. # Choose a service