CVMFS
The CERN Virtual Machine File System (CVMFS) is a distributed read-only content distribution system. It is a file system that provides access to repositories of softare and data, where only one version needs to be maintained while being used by multiple sites. CVMFS is avaialble on all national systems by default.
Access Requirements
Available to all researchers who are affiliated with a Canadian institution and have an active CCDB account.
CCDB Information:
Limited access is available to non-academic researchers.
Globus account required.
Training and Documentation
CVMFS
CVMFS is setup on all clusters, and repositories are automatically available for use.
Service Provider
The CVMFS client software is provided by CERN. The software and data is maintained and updated by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada and partners.