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Revision as of 22:49, 8 August 2013
GridFTP
GridFTP is an extension of the standard File Transfer Protocol for high-speed, reliable, and secure data transfer.
Different Implementations
- installation guide @ BIRN
- Stand-alone Grid FTP @ OSG
- Setting up Gridftp server @ CERN
- GridFTP @ Globus. See also guide
- Globus GridFTP @ Umich
Globus Implementation
- Platform: CentOS 6 x86_64
- GridFTP Server
- GridFTP Client
- GridFTP Modules
Screenshots
GridFTP vs standard FTP
Using 950MB file, we compare the transfer rate of both services.
In standard FTP, it took about 15mins to transfer the file completely.
While in GridFTP, it took only 1 minute and 30 seconds.
OSG Implementation
CERN Implementation
Issues
- Platform: Ubuntu 13
- Installation guide @ Birn
Issues:
1. pacman-3.26-r1 is not supported by ubuntu 13
- Stand-alone Gridftp @ OSG
Issues:
1. osg-gridftp package is only supported by rhel-5/6 platform
- Gridftp @ CERN
Issues:
1. Only supported by RPMs (rhel platforms)
- All installation of gridftps are only supported by rhel platforms. There is no available for ubuntu.
ToDo
Caution
See Also