Data Storage, Backup and Versioning 

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Define data storage, backup, and versioning concepts
• Identify the right storage for different data stages (active, transitioning, cold)
• Apply best practices for backing up data using the 3-2-1 rule
• Use versioning techniques to track and manage file changes
• Recognize risks and limitations of various storage setups
• Evaluate and adopt the tools supported by your ETH Domain institution

About

The ETH Domain Data Management Campus offers a comprehensive program of 10 modules designed to help researchers master Open Research Data and Research Data Management.

The modules are delivered through OpenLearnity, an open edX platform. The uploaded file contains the modules in the openEdX export format (.tar). Our aim is to make all content and materials accessible and adaptable for use on other platforms, so you can easily integrate these resources into your preferred learning environment.

Our modules are designed to be flexible, with no time limits or grading. Simply choose the topics that interest you most and learn how to implement best practices in Research Data Management and open publishing.