How is computer and data storage configured for projects?

Research needs are discussed with an IT engineer who will advise the PI as to the appropriate computer configuration and data storage needs required to support the project. 

Are there limits on file size or data storage capacity? 

There is no set limit on the data storage capacity, but to be judicious and cost-effective, a PI with the help of an IT engineer will determine an appropriate amount of storage that would support the project.

How long can data be stored in the SRE?

The data should reside in the SRE during the course of the research project. After project completion, a cost-effective and secure approach to the data should be used, e.g., the data should be securely archived or deleted.

How does data flow within the SRE?

{Diagram of data flow, i.e. ingress and egress}

Highly restricted inbound and outbound public and private network access

Data Steward

• Epic or other data sources
• Requested Data
  • Automation
    • Ingress Folder (Azure Virtual Desktop)
    • Egress Folder (Azure Virtual Desktop)
      • Automation

Researcher

• Remote Desktop
  • Research Desktop (Azure Virtual Desktop)
    • Ingress Folder (Azure Virtual Desktop)
    • Egress Folder (Azure Virtual Desktop)

Principal investigators will need to work with an “honest broker” to obtain the data being used for their research. An honest broker is the data steward for the owner of research data who acts to collect and provide that data to research investigators. The data steward is responsible for ensuring the quality, security, and fitness of the data for the purpose of the research.

For data sources governed by UMMS, the RIC will act as the honest broker. For other data sources, UMB IT will act as the honest broker.