The following table lists some frequently asked questions about DME:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why should I use DME? | You can safeguard your data and easily access it. DME is a metadata-based data management platform that provides secure, virtualized storage. Its reliable storage mechanism and the ease of accessing and sharing large datasets eliminate the need for users to maintain copies of datasets in their local or network-attached storage. |
| What kind of data can be stored in DME? | You can store high-value scientific datasets generated at NCI. |
| How can I store data in DME? | You can store an individual file (up to 10 GB) from your local system or store data in bulk from Globus, AWS S3, Google Drive, or Google Cloud storage. You can store data using the web application's graphical user interface (GUI), Command Line Utilities (CLU), or the REST API. If you want fine-grained control of the activity, or if you want to integrate it into your scientific workflow, consider using CLU or API. Otherwise, consider using the GUI. |
| How is my data secured? | To access DME data, users must have an NIH account and request a DME account from NCIDataVault@mail.nih.gov. DME employs geographical redundancy to protect data against accidental deletion. Also, if your user account has the Own permission level on a collection or a data file, you can manage permissions on that data. You can manage permissions on one file or collection at a time, or in bulk. |
