Gateways 2017

This hands-on, 90-minute tutorial explains and demonstrates how to use Globus to add data transfer features to your Web applications and science gateways.Globus is a free service operated by the University of Chicago and is the basis for the XSEDE system’s data transfer services. Participants will learn about Globus’s data transfer service; why it is an easier, more powerful, and more reliable solution than alternatives; how to use it in their own applications and gateway; and how to configure it for specific use cases. During the tutorial, participants will add data transfer features to a running Web application developed in Python.

Experience: Appropriate for all levels

Prerequisites: Participants are expected to be familiar with logging into a Linux shell via SSH and able to use a Linux text editor (e.g., vi/vim, emacs, nano). Familiarity with Python would be helpful but is not required for success in the tutorial.

What to bring: Participants must bring their own WiFi-enabled device with Web browser and SSH client installed. (Linux and Macintosh systems do not require any additional software. Windows and ChromeOS systems must have an SSH client application installed.) A physical keyboard is strongly recommended. The hands-on exercises will use remotely hosted virtual machines provided by the presenters and accessible via SSH and Web browser.