Datasets

Datasets serve as the starting point for managing and processing your data within the platform.

Types of Data Sources

Via Foundry supports a variety of data sources to cater to diverse user needs:

Data Source Type	Description
Cloud Storage Providers	This includes popular cloud platforms such as AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.
Local Storage	Access files stored directly on your local High performance computing (HPC) cluster.
Public Repositories	Utilize publicly available datasets hosted online, including sources such as ENCODE or GEO databases.
URL	Access datasets available through URLs and FTPs.

Features of Datasets in Via Foundry

Security

Establishing a secure connections to data through data source is a priority within Via Foundry. Users are required to provide appropriate credentials to access their data sources. These credentials are encrypted and securely stored to prevent unauthorized access.

Reusable Connections

Once a data source is connected, you can save the connection as bookmark for future use, eliminating the need to re-enter credentials or connection details every time.