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 ====== About the RDMS ====== ====== About the RDMS ======
-The proper management of research data is getting more important. On the one hand, there is the ambition of the UG and research funders to adhere to the different facets of the  [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_science|Open science]] framework and the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAIR_data|FAIR data principles]]. On the other hand, there are also concerns about the rules and regulations that the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation|GDPR]] brings, and there are now more ways to reuse data sets if that dataset can be found and may be reused.+The Research Data Management System (RDMS) is the **long-term data storage** solution for the University of Groningen (UG). It helps researchers comply with the 10-year data storage requirement outlined in the UG and the NWO data management policies. RDMS is designed to help researchers adhere to the  [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_science|Open science]] framework and the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAIR_data|FAIR data principles]], while also considering the regulations imposed by the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation|GDPR]].  
 +RDMS offers [[https://wiki.hpc.rug.nl/rdms/solution/multizone|two zones]]: one for sensitive research data (Sensitive Data Zone) and one for non-sensitive research data (Default Data Zone). It uses the open source data management software [[https://irods.org/|iRODS]].
  
-The current storage solutions (X/Y drive, [[https://unishare.nl/|Unishare]], Google Drive, NAS) do not sufficiently meet the current data management systems standards. +**Current RDMS functionality (January 2025):** 
- +  * A centralized long-term data storage system for research data (both sensitive and non-sensitive data). 
-With the RDMS we aim to fulfill the requirements that modern data management brings. +  * Data sharing within the UG. 
- +  * Automated policy implementation. 
-**Current RDMS functionality (August 2023):** +  * The option to add customized metadata and extract metadata from file headers for enhanced search. 
-  * A centralized storage system for research data, hosted on UG premises. +  * Data storing in personal and [[rdms:solution:team|team]] environments. 
-  * A safe solution for managing and archiving files. +  * Different user roles and permissions. 
-  * The  option  to  add  metadata  to  files  and  collections  and  folders  for  increased searchability and findability. +  * Advance data query options. Saving and exporting the query results.
-  * Ability to implement automated data policie.  +
-  * Sharing data with scientists within the UG. +
-  * Collecting, sharing and re-using data in [[rdms:solution:team|teams]] and [[rdms:solution:projects|projects]]. +
-  * Secure storage of the data on various levels depending on the vulnerability of the data. +
-  * Different ways to transfer data to and from the RDMS for [[rdms:access:windows|Windows]] and [[rdms:access:mac:|Mac]] for a flexible selection depending on the user demands. +
   * A connection to the HPC clusters [[rdms:access:hpc|Hábrók]] and Snellius as well as the [[rdms:access:lwp:|Linux Workspace (LWP)]] for easy data transfer via command line.   * A connection to the HPC clusters [[rdms:access:hpc|Hábrók]] and Snellius as well as the [[rdms:access:lwp:|Linux Workspace (LWP)]] for easy data transfer via command line.
  
 Moreover, we are continuously working on the RDMS to increase the user experience and add new functionalities.  Moreover, we are continuously working on the RDMS to increase the user experience and add new functionalities. 
  
-**Important new features that are in progress:** +**Upcoming functionalities:** 
-  * Possibility to collaborate with external users. +  * Audit & activity log: Users can trace back the history of actions performed on a given data file and identify who performed them. 
-  * Possibility to publish data that is archived in the RDMS. +  * Publishing metadata in public repositories to facilitate Open Science Framework. 
-  * Improvements for the project archiving workflow.+ 
 + 
 +==== User Training ==== 
 + 
 +For information about upcoming RDMS training events (workshops, presentations, etc.), please refer to the [[rdms:training|User Training section]] of this wiki. There, you also find the available training materials from past events which can be used.  
 + 
  
 ===== Support ===== ===== Support =====
-Primary support of the RDMS is given by the RDMS support team, that will help you with any questions about using the system.  Please mail us at: [[rdms-support@rug.nl|rdms-support@rug.nl]] for help, but also for feedback and new feature requests.+Primary support of the RDMS is given by the RDMS support team, who will help you with any questions about using the system.  Please mail us at: [[rdms-support@rug.nl|rdms-support@rug.nl]] for help, but also for feedback and new feature requests.