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cloudstorage_setup
IntroductionownCloud is a service deployed on the WCRL cluster enabling automatic synchronization of files between cluster home directories and personal devices. This functionality can be convenient when using WebCML on the cluster. ownCloud usage requires a cluster account. Contact the system administrator to obtain one if necessary. Procedure for Enabling Cluster ownCloud Access1. Access Request Contact the system administrator and request access to ownCloud. Once a reply has been received, proceed to the next step. 2. Configuration on Cluster In this step we create a directory on the cluster under your home directory to synchronize with the WCRL ownCloud server. Log in via SSH and execute > sudo wcrl-owncloud-setup Enter your WCRL cluster password when prompted. Your cluster home directory will contain a new directory~/ocwhich contains all files synchronized to your ownCloud account. 3. Client installation On the machine to be synchronized with your cluster ownCloud directory, download and install the ownCloud Desktop client for your platform located at 4. Client configuration Launch the desktop client. When prompted for a server address, enter https://wcrl.csee.wvu.edu/owncloud as
When prompted for a username and password, enter your WCRL cluster credentials. Specify the local folder which you would like to synchronize with ownCloud. Installation of ownCloud is complete. All files placed in your local ownCloud directory will automatically synchronize with your cluster directory ~/oc |