This user guide describes how to perform a variety of tasks in DME. In some cases, you can choose whether to perform each activity using the web application's graphical user interface (GUI) or Command Line Utilities (CLU). 

The following table compares the functionality available in each interface:

TaskGUICLU
Getting StartedGetting Started with DME GUIGetting Started with DME CLU
Finding DataFinding Data via the GUIFinding Data via the CLU
Using Bookmarks

Creating a Bookmark via the GUI

Using a Bookmark via the GUI

Deleting a Bookmark via the GUI

Adding a Bookmark via the CLU
Viewing or Retrieving MetadataViewing Metadata via the GUI

Retrieving the Metadata of a Collection via the CLU

Retrieving the Metadata of a Data File via the CLU

Registering Data

Registering Data via the GUI

You can register data from the following sources:

  • File system (one file up to 10 GB)
  • Globus 
  • AWS S3
  • Google Drive
  • Google Cloud storage

Registering Data via the CLU

You can register data from the following sources:

  • File system
  • Globus (one file)
  • AWS S3 (one file)
  • Google Cloud storage (one file)
Downloading Data

Downloading Data via the GUI

You can download data to the following destinations:

  • File system (one file)
  • Globus
  • AWS S3
  • Google Drive

Downloading Data via the CLU

You can download data to the following destinations:

  • File system (one file)
  • Globus
  • AWS S3
Viewing ReportsViewing Reports(Report functionality is not available in the CLU.)
Subscribing to NotificationsSubscribing to Notifications(Notification subscription functionality is not available in the CLU.)
Managing PermissionsSharing Data via PermissionsAdding a Bookmark and Permissions via the CLU
Managing Users and GroupsManaging Users and Groups via the GUIManaging Users via the CLU
Deleting DataDeleting Data via the GUIDeleting Data via the CLU