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+title: "HIFIS Transfer Service"
+title_image: omar-flores-MOO6k3RaiwE-unsplash.jpg
+data: 2021-05-05
+authors:
+ - wetzel
+ - jandt
+layout: blogpost
+categories:
+ - news
+excerpt: >
+ The HIFIS Transfer Service (HTS) enables the Helmholtz centres to easily share large data set in collaborations.
+
+---
+
+# Data Transfer for Helmholtz
+
+The HIFIS Transfer Service (HTS) enables the Helmholtz centres to easily share large data set in collaborations.
+
+To achieve this, [WebFTS](https://webfts.fedcloud-tf.fedcloud.eu/) is used as graphical frontend.
+It enables the user to commission data transfers with CERN's backend service FTS3,
+which in turn controls transfers between an active and a passive endpoint at the involved centres.
+The main advantage of using FTS3 compared to commonly used FTP or SCP based transfers is that no active involvement by the user is needed after commissioning the transfer.
+
+
+#### Preconditions
+
+In order to use HTS, a centre needs to install a dedicated endpoint that is capable of communicating with FTS3 either actively or passively.
+
+At the time of writing, HIFIS offers a passive endpoint solution in form of an Apache webserver for installation at a centre.
+Configuration and installation instructions can be [found in the Technical Documentation](https://hifis.net/doc/core-services/fts-endpoint/).
+
+An active endpoint that can be used as a relay point between two passive endpoints is also available.
+
+#### Support
+
+For questions and/or support, please don't hesitate to write us.
+
+<a href="{% link contact.md %}"
+ class="btn btn-outline-secondary"
+ title="Subscribe to HIFIS Announcements Letter - also unsubscribe">
+ Contact us! <i class="fas fa-envelope"></i></a>
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