Data Storage
Explains data storage options for UniSA researchers (2:06 min.)
Questions to consider:
- What type(s) of data will you generate?
- Is the data sensitive?
- What permissions (consent) related to the data? How will this effect storage?
- Who do you want to have access to the data?
- How will you send or make available the data?
- Will the data be used on mobile devices? How secure are they?
- What level of access do you want collaborators to have?
- Do you want version control for your data?
- Who is responsible for storing data?
- Who will be backing up data, and how often?
- How long do you have to store data for?
Adapted from QUT Library
Data preservation
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Community Owned digital Preservation Tool Registry (COPTR)COPTR describes tools useful for long term digital preservation and acts primarily as a finding and evaluation tool to help practitioners find the tools they need to preserve digital data.
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Data preservation resource (ANDS)This resources page focuses on key concepts, institutional planning considerations, frameworks, tools and file formats in preserving research data.
Research Data Storage
Data storage support
UniSA provides a wide range of tailored storage options for your research data. Find out more:
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Contact IT Help DeskDiscuss your data storage and research collaboration needs depending on your context.
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Data storageFind out what options are available for storing your data.
File formats
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File Formats - Working LevelAdvice about file formats from ANDS.
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File Formats TableAdvice by the UK Data Archive.
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Sustainability of Digital FormatsA comprehensive plan by the US Library of Congress in managing their own digital formats. Provides detailed information about data formats.
