README.md

Overview

The BDSS metadata repository matches patterns of data file URLs and maps them to alternate sources for the same file.

• Data Model
• Workflow for requesting alternate data sources

The metadata repository also collects analytics from the BDSS client. Each time the client is used to transfer a file, it reports back to the metadata repository the file's URL, the size of the file, the time required to transfer the file, and a checksum. The file URL is used to link the report to a specific data source. This information can be used by administrators to reconfigure the metadata repository to prioritize different data sources.

User documentation

• Find alternate data URLs
• Search data sources

Administrator documentation

• Add a data source
• Add a URL matcher
• Add a URL transform
• Manage user permissions

Developer documentation

• Set up a development environment
• Code structure
• Dependencies
• How to add:
  • URL matcher types
  • Transfer mechanisms
  • URL transform types