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| There are two main kinds of users of the RDMS: | There are two main kinds of users of the RDMS: |
| * **Regular user**: This user has ownership of their Home Drive and the data they store into the system. They can perform basic operations on (meta)data and folders. | * **Regular user**: This user has ownership of their Home Drive and the data they store in the system. They can perform basic operations on (meta)data and folders. |
| * **Privileged user**: This is either a group admin or a Team Drive owner (often both). This user can perform the same operations as a regular user, but they also get access to the [[rdms:webapp:datamanagement|Data Management tab]], through which they can create new Team Drives and Projects, as well as manage permissions in already existing ones. They have ownership of Team Drives and Groups, as well as their own Home Drive. This role is mostly open to staff members. To become a privileged user, please [[rdms-support@rug.nl|contact RDMS-support]]. | * **Privileged user**: This user is either a Group Admin, a Team Drive Owner, or both. Like any regular user, they can perform standard operations on their files. In addition, they have access to the [[rdms:webapp:datamanagement|Data Management tab]], which allows them to create new Team Drives and Projects, and manage permissions for existing Team Drives and Projects. They have ownership of Team Drives and Groups, as well as their own Home Drive. This role is mostly suitable for staff members. To become a privileged user, please contact us via [[rdms-support@rug.nl|rdms-support@rug.nl]]. |
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| If you are a regular user, then the following pages are a good place for you to start learning about the RDMS: | If you are a **regular user**, then the following pages are a good place for you to start learning about the RDMS: |
| * [[rdms:solution:firsttimeuser|First Time Users]]: For a quick starter guide, | * [[rdms:solution:firsttimeuser|First Time Users]]: For a quick starter guide, |
| * [[rdms:solution:storing|Storing Data]]: For an overview of the system, | * [[rdms:solution:storing|Storing Data]]: For an overview of the system, |
| * [[rdms:webapp|RDMS Web Interface]]: For information and access to the web interface, | * [[rdms:webapp|RDMS Web Interface]]: For information and access to the web interface, |
| * [[rdms:data:start| Data in the RDMS]]: For an overview of how the system can handle your data, | * [[rdms:data:start| Data in the RDMS]]: For an overview of how the system can handle your data, |
| * [[rdms:access:start|Data Management in the RDMS]]: For a description of first and third party clients to access the RDMS with, | * [[rdms:access:start|Data Management in the RDMS]]: For a description of first and third-party clients to access the RDMS with, |
| * [[rdms:training|User Training]]: For a quick overview of the trainings we offer. | * [[rdms:training|User Training]]: For a quick overview of the training we offer. |
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| If you are a privileged user, then you might also want to read the following pages: | If you are a **privileged user**, then you might also want to read the following pages: |
| * [[rdms:solution:team|Team Drives]]: For an overview of what a Team Drive is and how to manage it, | * [[rdms:solution:team|Team Drives]]: For an overview of what a Team Drive is and how to manage it, |
| * [[rdms:solution:projects|Projects and Archives]]: For an overview of the projects environment and what it can be used for, | * [[rdms:solution:projects|Projects and Archives]]: For an overview of the projects environment and what it can be used for, |
| * [[rdms:workflows:start|Workflows in the RDMS]]: For an overview of our workflow environment. | * [[rdms:workflows:start|Workflows in the RDMS]]: For an overview of our workflow environment. |
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| In order to optimally use the RDMS, we advise all users to read the [[rdms:bestpractices|Best Practices]] section which is regularly updated. If you have further questions, please [[rdms-support@rug.nl|contact the RDMS-support]]. | In order to optimally use the RDMS, we advise all users to read the [[rdms:bestpractices|Best Practices]] section, which is regularly updated. If you have further questions, please contact us via [[rdms-support@rug.nl|rdms-support@rug.nl]]. |
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