NFDI-MatWerk Solutions

Data Life Cycle – Our Solutions by Project Phase

Discover research data management solutions developed and contributed by NFDI-MatWerk based on the research data lifecycle of your research project. Click here to explore solutions based on the NFDI-MatWerk architecture or explore resources provided by the The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Step 4: Preservation - Storage, Archiving and Security

Recommendations for Users

The key considerations for storage and technical archiving of research data are:

  • Choose appropriate storage solutions based on the volume, type, and sensitivity of the data. Options may include local servers, cloud-based storage, external hard drives, or data repositories.
  • Redundancy and Backup: Implement redundant storage and backup strategies to safeguard against data loss due to hardware failures, accidental deletions, or cyber-attacks.
  • Data Security: Ensure data security through encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive and confidential information.
  • Version Control: Establish version control mechanisms to track changes and revisions made to the data over time, enabling researchers to revert to previous states if needed.
  • Data Organization: Organize data in a systematic and standardized manner, employing appropriate file naming conventions and folder structures for easy retrieval and management.

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