Organisations with eLabNext Cloud or Private Cloud installations can use eLABHybrid to link a local file server for the storage of large data files. After installing eLABHybrid, uploaded files into the eLabNext ELN will be directly stored on the local server. More information about eLABHybrid can be found here.
For organisations interested in setting up eLABHybrid, please contact eLabNext Support to request the technical specifications for installation of the local server. eLABHybrid can be installed on a Linux webserver or a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS). After installing the local server according to the specification, the Private Cloud system administrator can set up eLABHybrid as follows.
For groups working in the eLabNext public Cloud, please contact eLabNext support for more information about pricing and installation instructions.
Navigate to eLABHybrid Settings in the System Admin Panel.
Select your organisation and enter the Local File Server URL as configured during the file server configuration. It is important to ensure the connection is secured (https:) as specified in the provided eLABHybrid technical documentation. Click Save and get eLABHybrid
The eLABHybrid installation file will be generated for the organisation. Proceed by installing eLABHybrid as described below:
After installing eLABHybrid and confirming the server connectivity, select the option Enable eLABHybrid. Activation of eLABHybrid will immediately result in the altering of the upload target for files in file sections within the ELN to the local file server.
In case of any problems when setting up eLABHybrid, please contact eLabNext Support for assistance.