Yoda Manuals

This section explains how to get started with Yoda.
Tip

The Yoda Topic page explains how to request storage space in Yoda for your project.

Data access on Linux
This page explains how to connect to the Yoda WebDav interface by either using GNOME Files or davfs2.
Data access on MacOS
There are 2 basic ways to access Yoda data from a Mac: mounting the Yoda WebDAV interface in finder or via file transfer tools, in which case we recommend Cyberduck. Which…
Data access on Windows
There are 2 basic ways to access the Yoda WebDAV interface from Windows. Using a tool to mount the Yoda Disk as a drive letter or file transfer tools. Which one works best…
Before getting started

This page provides an overview of the 3 main ways to transfer data to and from Yoda.
Creating a Data Access Password
Data access passwords expire in 90 days, you can view the expiration time in the list.
Using Cyberduck
Cyberduck is desktop software for Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS that can be used to transfer files between your computer and Yoda. In this guide we will explain how to…
Encrypting your data using Cryptomator and Cyberduck
To work with privacy sensitive data you might be required to encrypt the data you store on Yoda. An easy way to do this is to use Cyberduck (or MountainDuck) together with…
Using iCommands

This page explains how to install the iRODS iCommands on a Linux OS (native and using WSL2 on Windows).
Using Python

This page explains how to transfer data using Python scripting.
Using Rclone
Rclone is a command-line program to manage files on cloud storage. It is a feature-rich alternative to cloud vendors’ web storage interfaces. Over 40 cloud storage products…
Using Webdrive
Windows users can use WebDrive to access their data, as an alternative to the native WebDAV client. With WebDrive the Yoda WebDAV interface can be connected via as a drive…
Using Windows Explorer
For most users, Cyberduck is a better alternative. However, the Yoda team recommends using the native WebDAV client if you can’t install Cyberduck, for example if the…
Using WinSCP
Windows users can use WinSCP to access their data via the Yoda WebDAV interface, as an alternative to the native WebDAV client.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Yoda.
Known issues

Known bugs and issues in the current Yoda version.
Archiving data
If you choose to archive a part of your data, Yoda will make a copy of the data to the archive (also known as “Vault”) of your project space, where it will be retained…
Publishing data
After a data package has been archived in the vault, it can optionally be submitted for publication.
Analysing Data

This page explains how to run analysis software on your data in Yoda.
Finding and restoring data
You might want to search for data files or folders in your research group, especially when the amount of data you are working with is growing or when you have many different…
What is Metadata?
Metadata is “data about data”. Metadata serves multiple purposes in Yoda, the most important being:
Properties and explanation
M Mandatory
R Recommended for optimal findability
O Optional
Adding Metadata
Yoda facilitates adding both structured and unstructured metadata to your research data. Entering structured metadata is a prerequisite for archiving a data package. If a…
Selecting a license for your dataset
When you archive your data, you can indicate the terms and conditions on how your data can be accessed and for what purposes it can be reused, or whether it can be reused at…
Managing Groups, Users and Access Rights
All data in a Yoda Project is stored in 2 main data folders associated with a single access group.
Getting started: Yoda Portal
This page provides an overview of the Yoda functionality you can access through the Yoda Web Portal. Before getting started, a project space must be created and a user…
Introduction
The Welcome Screen of Yoda provides access to three main sections.
Logging in
Go to https://portal.yoda.vu.nl/
Notifications
Yoda uses a notification system to notify you when the status of a data package that was submitted for archiving or publishing changes.
How to: Invitation to Yoda collaboration
After you are added to a Yoda group by the admin or a colleague you will receive an invitation to join a Yoda “collaboration” in SRAM (SURF Research Access Management). The…
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