[LTER-im-rep] Recommendation for future operation of the NIS

[Margaret O'Brien]

Thanks Bob -
I put this doc into the shared google folder, and added a few notes. The 
IMC has access to it there, as does Mark, and Peter Groffman. The rest 
of the EB hasn't been in that folder, but has gotten regular updates (as 
you know). Duane has been on some VTCs.

This is some useful input. As you probably know, we will be needing more 
material, such as descriptions of programming activities and a timeline.

thanks again -
Margaret

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Margaret O'Brien
Information Management
Santa Barbara Coastal LTER
Marine Science Institute, UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
805-893-2071 (voice)
http://sbc.lternet.edu

On 7/23/15 1:29 PM, Robert Waide wrote:
> Dear Phillip:
>
> As I mentioned on the phone the other day, James, Mark, and I have 
> spent some time reviewing the information managers' draft plan for 
> developing a decentralized model for information management in LTER. 
> In particular, we have been focusing on the importance of maintaining 
> continuous service of the NIS during the transition to a new model.  
> Our primary conclusion is that a seamless transition will require 
> significant time to plan and compare alternative options to host LTER 
> cyberinfrastructure.  Absent sufficient time for such planning, we are 
> concerned that we risk choosing an option that may not be optimal over 
> the long term. In response to that concern, we have prepared a short 
> document with a recommendation on how to ensure continuous operation 
> of the NIS (see attachment).
>
> Note that we focus only on Core Technical Services as described in the 
> draft plan being circulated by the IMC (e.g., maintenance of PASTA and 
> the DataONE member node and requested improvements to these services). 
> Other services, including databases, EML support, support for working 
> groups, etc., are elements of the new decentralized model that are 
> best addressed by the Information Management Committee and the 
> Executive Board.
>
> As usual, we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
>
>
>
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