Data archiving

A new data policy is being defined and several alternatives for redesigning the data storage system were studied. The main goals are the following:

• All raw and reduced data are available for staff at all the time (in a private NOT cloud). This also includes all the calibration files generated by the post-processing systems. All files will be compressed.

• Data in the archive at the observatory will be synchronised with an archive at the sea-level office. The access to archives will be across scripts internal to NOT.

• The public FTP server will be moved to a new machine and remote observers will be able to view its content immediately (now, they have to wait 5 minutes). `Regular´ observer will have their own user account to download their observing data.

• The new system will be implemented in parallel to old system. When we are sure that all works fine, no more DVD will be burned.

In the coming semester this new system will be implemented.