What should I do if my data exceeds the given 250GB of storage?

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Large Scale Data Analysis at Public Galaxy servers

The UseGalaxy public Galaxy servers offer accessible, scaled, computational resources for everyone!

You can work at any and all of the public Galaxy servers. Each hosts common core data and tools plus specialized server resources, too!

:thought_balloon: Data Storage, Cloud Integrations, Record Archives

Analysis at scale means having a data management plan! Galaxy includes integrations to move your data where the workflows are then back out again into archival and publication records.

Start at User β†’ Preferences, then review. Many are new and which are currently supported at each server is evolving! Please ask us questions if you need help. :hammer_and_wrench:

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When working at UseGalaxy.org :rocket:

To set where you are storing data, go to the User > Preferences view and review the selection options for 250 GB permanent + 1 TB scratch-space under Storage Location.

Some ideas about how to use scratch-space.

  • Load raw sequence files into the temporary 1 TB.
  • Write intermediate files to the temporary 1 TB. .. experiment with parameters.. polish your workflow.. then rerun it with new data.
  • Write final results and associated graphics into the permanent 250 GB.
  • Export your history to an archive file and store that anywhere, or transfer it to a different Galaxy server, then load it up again later for full context preservation. You can even uncompress that archived bundle and access your files directly on your own computer.
  • Create a workflow for processing, or extract a workflow from your direct work to create a pipeline β†’ raw data + workflow == publication quality reproducibility. Share and remember what you did with the summary Workflow Reports.
  • You can decide where to write and store results (everything in your account, or per history or per workflow) and can move individual datasets between the two spaces directly at any time. View which storage space a dataset is currently stored in, and modify that instantly, on the Job Details page (using the i-info icon).

:radio: Remember: your permanent 250 GB space must be under quota for new jobs to process.

When working at UseGalaxy.eu :european_union:

To set where you are storing data, go to the User > Preferences view and review the selection options for 250 GB permanent + 2 TB scratch-space under Storage Location .

Full details can be found at

If needed, please find the original temporary extended quota request form linked on the server homepage.

Not sure how to find the server homepage? Click on the Galaxy icon in the very top left, then scroll down a bit to find β†’

When working at UseGalaxy.org.au :australia:

If you are an Australian national researcher, you’ll have an extended default quota allotment! Everyone else can request extra short terms space as needed.

Please find the temporary extended quota request form linked on the server homepage.

Not sure how to find the server homepage? Click on the Galaxy icon in the very top left, then scroll down a bit to find β†’

When working at UseGalaxy.fr :france:

  • Help and Support at the France Galaxy server happens at their custom support forum! We may be able to help with general Galaxy questions here, but when you have questions about the server status or need help with your account, they will be the experts! β†’ :frog: Galaxy - IFB Community Support

The France server offers 100 GB of short term data storage space for analytical work. In special cases, they may be able to offer more for a limited time period. You will need to contact them directly to make the request.

Please find the these details linked from the server Terms and Conditions page.

Not sure how to find the Terms and Conditions at a Galaxy server? Click on the :white_question_mark: icon in the very top masthead menu, then scroll down a bit to find β†’

When working at other Galaxy servers

The contact for the administrators is usually in your original account activation email, or the server homepage, or in their directory listing here Public Galaxy Servers.

If you can’t find the contact, please ask a question at this forum. Include the server URL with your question and we can try to help more.

Production pipelines

The public resources are considerable yet some researchers will still need to consider a Private Galaxy Servers option. And many will use both, together, for publication or other data sharing reasons.

Happy Science! :rocket:

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