¶ Image storage solutions
EPFL offers several solutions to store your data in general and your images in particular.
| Name | Recommended usage | Backup | Accessibility | Public share | .CHF per TB | Link & Documentation | Service in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sv-nas | Everyday data | Yes (1) | VPN | No | 45 | ------ | SVIT |
| s3 | OME-NGFF for large datasets | Yes | VPN | No | 29 | s3 Home & FAQ | XaaS |
| OMERO | Any microscopy image format | Yes (1) | VPN | Upon request (see below) | 50 | OMERO Home | BIOP |
(1) Backup strategy for sv-nas and OMERO
| Frequency | Retention |
|---|---|
| Once per hour | 72h |
| Twice per day | 28 days |
| Once per week | 8 weeks |
| Once per month | 3 months |
¶ Publishing your data
Here is a non-exhaustive list of available databases that you can use to publish your data.
| Name | Recommended usage | Accessibility | Interactivity | Max upload size | Download | Visualization | Service in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMERO.public | Any microscopy image format | Via web browser |  |
No limit |  max 1GB |
|
BIOP / SVIT |
| ACOUA | Long term preservation | Upon request | |
No limit | |
|
EPFL-Library |
| Zenodo | Long term storage. DOI available for datasets | Via web browser | |
50 GB | |
|
CERN |
| IDR | Any microscopy image format | Via web browser | |
No limit | |
|
OME team |
| Figshare | Any file | Via web browser | |
20 GB free (more if charged) | |
|
Figshare team |