Globus Transfers (between Alpine and Glow03)
Globus file transfers are typically initiated through an interactive web application. (Command-line access to Globus is also available but is beyond the scope of this document.) Globus addresses deficiencies in traditional file-transfer mechanisms by automating large data transfers, resuming failed transfers, distributing large transfers across multiple servers, and brokering direct transfers between remote computing centers.
Globus can be used on macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems and is our recommended way of transferring data.
Step (1) Open Globus Connect
Sign in by selecting “Colorado State University” from the dropdown menu and by logging in using your CSU NetID and password.
*If you’re with an institution other than CSU, your institution may still be available for Globus authentication. Look for your institution in the list and sign in with your local credentials. If your institution is not listed, you will need to create a Globus account.
Step (2) You will see the below screen after a successful log-in:
*Please choose the 2 panels option (up right corner) if you see only one panel.
Step (3) You can connect to the Alpine (CURC) endpoint using the “Collection” field in the Globus web interface and searching for “CU Boulder Research Computing”. Log into the endpoint using your Alpine credentials.
Path: /scratch/alpine/netid@colostate.edu/
Path: /projects/netid@colostate.edu/
Path: /home/netid@colostate.edu/
Step (4) You must also set and configure a local endpoint to transfer files to or from your local computer. You can easily set up a Globus endpoint by installing Globus Connect Personal.
Step (5) On the other side search for Colorado State University and there will be multiple options available and choose which suits the best.
Step (6): After selection is done you can search for your NetID and enter your allocated folder to perform the file transfers. Additionally, there are several other customization options to monitor and schedule the transfer as shown in the below picture.
These options can be found under ' Transfer & Timer Options '.
Step (7) Transfer files and folders easily by selecting appropriate files/folders and using the “Start” button in Globus GUI.