Globus for Sysadmins: Deployment and Configuration

This session provides a practical introduction to Globus Connect Server for system administrators. Participants will learn how to install GCS, register an endpoint, and configure basic storage gateways and mapped collections for POSIX-based campus or lab storage systems.

Explore essential configuration files and concepts, discuss firewall and network considerations, and learn how to create and test a simple endpoint suitable for end-user data transfers and basic sharing.

Skill Level and Target Audience

• Intermediate
• System administrators; Storage and network engineers; Research computing staff; Advanced lab IT personnel who are new to running Globus Connect Server

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Install Globus Connect Server on a suitable host
• Create and configure a GCS endpoint
• Configure storage gateways and mapped collections for local POSIX storage
• Understand basic network, firewall, and security considerations for GCS

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