Data Archiving

To save data on your PC desktop or laptop (Mac file transfer info here):

1. For Chemistry users, we recommend using a WinSCP to transfer your data. It is available from http://download.cnet.com/WinSCP/3000-2160_4-10400769.html
2. Double click on the winSCP Icon.
3. Fill in the fields according to your desired account. Leave the Private key file field blank. The hostname should be isis.cem.msu.edu as shown below:

4. Click Login.
5. Highlight desired directories/files and drag them to your Desktop or to a folder.

6. For those of you with a single username, login to sobek as described above and look for the aliases for the appropriate instrument. Double click on the desired link. For example, the 500 in B7 will be 'VXR-500-OLD-roomB7' as shown below. To connect to other instruments, use the back folder icon to return to the first screen.

To save data on your Mac desktop or laptop:

1. We recommend using a SFTP client to transfer your data. Fetch 5.5 is a versatile SFTP client that allows easy data transfer for Macs. You can obtain a free Educational site license for the software (click here). Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or higher and 50 MB disk space is required.
2. Once installed (see Facility Staff for directions), click on the Fetch icon, then enter the information as follows:

3. Click Connect to access data. Highlight desired data and drag to Desktop or Desktop folder.
4. To diconnect, simply close the program. For future connections, use the recent connections icon (a clock) to the right of the hostnames to quickly access accounts. Click Add to keychain to save the password.
5. For those of you with a single username, login to bes as described above and look for the aliases for the appropriate instrument. Double click on the desired link. For example, the 500 in B7 will be 'VXR-500-OLD-roomB7' as shown below. To connect to other instruments, use the back button to return to the main account and double click the desired alias.

6. Use your favorite CD burning program to archive this data. The Facility offers a PC for use in archiving data on CD or DVD using sftp software. The computer is located in our office (room 27) and is available M-F from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please bring your own CD or DVD.