High-speed file transfer
GridFTP
[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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
File:Http://dilc.upd.edu.ph/iskwiki1/index.php/Image:Gridftp sample.png
==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.
File:Http://dilc.upd.edu.ph/iskwiki1/index.php/Image:Sftp sample.png
While in GridFTP, it took only 1 minute and 30 seconds.
File:Http://dilc.upd.edu.ph/iskwiki1/index.php/Image:Gridftp sample1.png
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.
Caution
See Also