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====== Team Drives ====== | ====== Team Drives ====== |
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===== General Concepts of the RDMS Team Drives ===== | ===== General Concepts of the RDMS Team Drives ===== |
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The following points summarize some of the basics of Team Drives in the RDMS: | The following points summarize some of the basics of Team Drives in the RDMS: |
* Within the different storage areas of the RDMS, the so called //Team Drives// fulfill the role of a **shared storage space for research groups**. | * Within the different storage areas of the RDMS, //Team Drives// fulfil the role of a **shared storage space for research groups**. |
* They can be used to store a group's research data in the mid- and long-term. | * They can be used to store a group's research data in the mid- and long-term. |
* The RDMS Team Drive are can be seen as the **RDMS equivalent of the Y: Drive**. | * The RDMS Team Drive are can be seen as the **RDMS equivalent of the Y: Drive**. |
Navigating to the Data Management tab and selecting the ''Team drives'' button will reveal an overview of all RDMS Team Drives that are available for the user. | Navigating to the Data Management tab and selecting the ''Team drives'' button will reveal an overview of all RDMS Team Drives that are available for the user. |
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Clicking on the name of one of the available RDMS Team Drives, opens the management tab of the respective Team Drive. On this page, diverse management tasks can be performed by the owner/manager of the Team Drive. | Clicking on the name of one of the available RDMS Team Drives, opens the management tab of the respective Team Drive. On this page, diverse management tasks can be performed by the owner/manager of the Team Drive. |
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=== Group Users Management Tab (Manage RDMS Team Drive Group Members) === | === Group Users Management Tab (Manage RDMS Team Drive Group Members) === |
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{{:rdms:solution:team_group_tab.png?50|}} The leftmost button gives an overview about the current members of the RDMS Group that is automatically created and added to a Team Drive when it is setup. | {{:rdms:solution:team_group_tab.png?direct&50|}} The leftmost button gives an overview about the current members of the RDMS Group that is automatically created and added to a Team Drive when it is setup. |
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To add a new member to this group, the cogwheel symbol in the top-right corner reveals a context menu. Selecting 'Add Group member' from this menu can be used to add a new member to this Team Drive Group. Select the user that should be added in the next menu and then confirm. | To add a new member to this group, the cogwheel symbol in the top-right corner reveals a context menu. Selecting 'Add Group member' from this menu can be used to add a new member to this Team Drive Group. Select the user that should be added in the next menu and then confirm. |
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**Removing Group Members** | **Removing Group Members** |
**Note:**\\ Do not remove yourself from the Group. Otherwise, you loose the capability to manage it. In case you accidentally remove yourself from a group, get in contact with the RDMS support. | **Note:**\\ Do not remove yourself from the Group. Otherwise, you loose the capability to manage it. In case you accidentally remove yourself from a group, get in contact with the RDMS support. |
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=== Team Drive Permissions Tab === | === Team Drive Permissions Tab === |
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{{:rdms:solution:team_permissions_tab.png?50|}} The middle button gives an overview about the current assigned permissions on the top-level of the Team Drive. The RDMS Groups that have permissions are also listed here. The currently set [[rdms:data:permissions|permission levels]] are listed in the table next to the user/group name. | {{:rdms:solution:team_permissions_tab.png?direct&50|}} The middle button gives an overview about the current assigned permissions on the top-level of the Team Drive. The RDMS Groups that have permissions are also listed here. The currently set [[rdms:data:permissions|permission levels]] are listed in the table next to the user/group name. |
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**Changing/Revoking Permissions of listed Users/Groups** | **Changing/Revoking Permissions of listed Users/Groups** |
To change the permission level, just click on the pencil symbol next to the name of the user/group. This will open a new window where a new permission level can be select. Also permissions can be removed by selecting 'None' from the permission selection field. | To change the permission level, just click on the pencil symbol next to the name of the user/group. This will open a new window where a new permission level can be select. Also permissions can be removed by selecting 'None' from the permission selection field. |
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When adjusting the permissions, there is an additional selection possibility which decides if the permission change should apply for all files/folders within the Team Drive (select 'Including sub files and folder') or just for the top-level of the Team Drive (select 'Only this file/folder'). | When adjusting the permissions, there is an additional selection possibility which decides if the permission change should apply for all files/folders within the Team Drive (select 'Including sub files and folder') or just for the top-level of the Team Drive (select 'Only this file/folder'). |
=== Team Drive Data Tab === | === Team Drive Data Tab === |
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{{:rdms:solution:team_data_tab.png?50|}} The rightmost button gives an overview about the data that is currently stored on the Team Drive. From this overview, it is also possible to do some basic tasks, like creation of a new folder, moving of a folder/file to another location, uploading of small files. | {{:rdms:solution:team_data_tab.png?direct&50|}} The rightmost button gives an overview about the data that is currently stored on the Team Drive. From this overview, it is also possible to do some basic tasks, like creation of a new folder, moving of a folder/file to another location, uploading of small files. |
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Selecting first a file/folder and then pressing the ''i'' button results in a new menu which displays some information about the selected file/folder. Here, it is possible to see the currently set permissions on the respective data, see its metadata entries (if there are any), and it also gives the possibility to setup/remove a [[rdms:data:sharing|shared link]]. | Selecting first a file/folder and then pressing the ''i'' button results in a new menu which displays some information about the selected file/folder. Here, it is possible to see the currently set permissions on the respective data, see its metadata entries (if there are any), and it also gives the possibility to setup/remove a [[rdms:data:sharing|shared link]]. |
For this, the respective file/folder has to be selected from the data tab. Subsequently, pressing the ''i'' button while the file/folder are selected will open a new menu which also contains a 'Members' tab which lists all the currently set permissions for that file/folder. | For this, the respective file/folder has to be selected from the data tab. Subsequently, pressing the ''i'' button while the file/folder are selected will open a new menu which also contains a 'Members' tab which lists all the currently set permissions for that file/folder. |
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**Note:**\\ While there are several use-cases and advantages of a granular permission management of data in a Team Drive, please take into account that this can lead to a loss of overview about which permissions are currently set on which files/folders in the Team Drive. | **Note:**\\ While there are several use-cases and advantages of a granular permission management of data in a Team Drive, please take into account that this can lead to a loss of overview about which permissions are currently set on which files/folders in the Team Drive. |
It is furthermore possible to enable/disable [[rdms:data:permissions|permission inheritance]] for the whole Team Drive or its sub-folders. If a Team Drive is created, the standard setting will create it with permission inheritance 'false' (inheritance disabled) which means that a newly created sub-folder or file within the Team Drive's main folder will not inherit the permissions that were assigned on the main folder. | It is furthermore possible to enable/disable [[rdms:data:permissions|permission inheritance]] for the whole Team Drive or its sub-folders. If a Team Drive is created, the standard setting will create it with permission inheritance 'false' (inheritance disabled) which means that a newly created sub-folder or file within the Team Drive's main folder will not inherit the permissions that were assigned on the main folder. |
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The owner of a Team Drive can enable permission inheritance on the whole drive if that is desired. To do this, you have to navigate to the management tab of the Team Drive and then first select the ''i'' button to reveal the information window. | The owner of a Team Drive can enable permission inheritance on the whole drive if that is desired. To do this, you have to navigate to the management tab of the Team Drive and then first select the ''i'' button to reveal the information window. |
From there, you can access a context menu that allows you to select 'Set permission inheritance'. | From there, you can access a context menu that allows you to select 'Set permission inheritance'. |
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Please read the section about [[rdms:data:permissions|permissions]] which also contains a more detailed explanation about permission inheritance in general. | Please read the section about [[rdms:data:permissions|permissions]] which also contains a more detailed explanation about permission inheritance in general. |
To create a Team Drive as a 'groupadmin', first navigate to the Data Management tab, then select the ''+'' button to reveal the menu that allows you to create a new Team Drive by selecting 'New Team Drive'. | To create a Team Drive as a 'groupadmin', first navigate to the Data Management tab, then select the ''+'' button to reveal the menu that allows you to create a new Team Drive by selecting 'New Team Drive'. |
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Afterwards, the system will ask you for the desired name of the new Team Drive. Specify a name, then confirm, and a new Team Drive is created with the specified name. | Afterwards, the system will ask you for the desired name of the new Team Drive. Specify a name, then confirm, and a new Team Drive is created with the specified name. |
From the web portal, available Team Drives are listed in the [[rdms:webapp:databrowser|Data Browser]] tab. Clicking on the name of one of the listed Team Drives will open it. | From the web portal, available Team Drives are listed in the [[rdms:webapp:databrowser|Data Browser]] tab. Clicking on the name of one of the listed Team Drives will open it. |
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Afterwards, basic tasks can be performed directly in the web interface, for example the creation of new folders or uploading of small files (<50 MB). | Afterwards, basic tasks can be performed directly in the web interface, for example the creation of new folders or uploading of small files (<50 MB). |
Alternatively, if the correct location of the respective Team Drive is known, in our example ''/rug/home/Example_Team1'', it is also possible to copy this location to the address bar in the web portal, and confirm by pressing 'Enter' to reach the Team Drive. | Alternatively, if the correct location of the respective Team Drive is known, in our example ''/rug/home/Example_Team1'', it is also possible to copy this location to the address bar in the web portal, and confirm by pressing 'Enter' to reach the Team Drive. |
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When using Cyberduck as an example for a GUI client for the RDMS, the Team Drive locations can be accessed in the following way: | When using Cyberduck as an example for a GUI client for the RDMS, the Team Drive locations can be accessed in the following way: |
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If using the **nativ iRODS protocol for Cyberduck** and when no special configuration are made in Cyberduck, you will see your personal Home location after login (e.g. ''/rug/home/<mailadress>''). | If using the **native iRODS protocol for Cyberduck** and when no special configuration are made in Cyberduck, you will see your personal Home location after login (e.g. ''/rug/home/<mailadress>''). |
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As this is one level down the folder hierarchy of the RDMS, it is first needed to navigate one level up to see available RDMS Team Drive. | As this is one level down the folder hierarchy of the RDMS, it is first needed to navigate one level up to see available RDMS Team Drive. |
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In the higher level, in this example ''/rug/home/'', all of your available location, including Team Drives will be available. Just click on a folder to access/open it. Afterwards, file management tasks like up-/download (see below) can be performed. | In the higher level, in this example ''/rug/home/'', all of your available location, including Team Drives will be available. Just click on a folder to access/open it. Afterwards, file management tasks like up-/download (see below) can be performed. |
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For Cyberduck on Windows, it is also again possible to directly specify the full location to reach a Team Drive. | For Cyberduck on Windows, it is also again possible to directly specify the full location to reach a Team Drive. |