Christopher Schroeder wrote: > Dear all, > > we extended the galaxy functionality with a couple of smaller custom > scripts. Now we are in the need of some tmpFiles, since our data is > getting bigger. As far as I understand galaxy by now there might be > several options: > > - job_working_directory (all "normal" files generated by the job, > deleted upon completion of job - safe?) > - tmp-folder within the database folder (custom path in universe_wsgi.ini?) > - system-tmp-folder (e.g. samtools-wraper -> only very limited space > on this harddisk) > > What is the best way to store temporary data in Galaxy (that can be > deleted after job completion)?
Hi Chris, It's really up to your personal preference. In the past we've used all three. In general, if the filesystem your job_working_directory resides in is suitable, it is probably the easiest choice since you get free cleanup on job completion. --nate > > Thank you in advance for your help! > Chris > > ___________________________________________________________ > The Galaxy User list should be used for the discussion of > Galaxy analysis and other features on the public server > at usegalaxy.org. Please keep all replies on the list by > using "reply all" in your mail client. For discussion of > local Galaxy instances and the Galaxy source code, please > use the Galaxy Development list: > > http://lists.bx.psu.edu/listinfo/galaxy-dev > > To manage your subscriptions to this and other Galaxy lists, > please use the interface at: > > http://lists.bx.psu.edu/ ___________________________________________________________ The Galaxy User list should be used for the discussion of Galaxy analysis and other features on the public server at usegalaxy.org. Please keep all replies on the list by using "reply all" in your mail client. For discussion of local Galaxy instances and the Galaxy source code, please use the Galaxy Development list: http://lists.bx.psu.edu/listinfo/galaxy-dev To manage your subscriptions to this and other Galaxy lists, please use the interface at: http://lists.bx.psu.edu/
