DocumentationFor users
Where are my data stored?
The Onedata filesystem works through a network of Providers (data centers) that sync data across shared spaces. Here is how it manages your files:
- Smart Distribution: Files are broken into blocks and distributed across different Providers as replicas.
- Metadata Syncing: Information about where these blocks are stored is automatically synchronized between all Providers.
- Conflict-Free Editing: Multiple users can edit a file at once. If changes don’t overlap, they are all saved. If there’s a conflict, an automated algorithm ensures every Provider reaches the same final version quickly, without needing to wait for one another.
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Note
All Providers managed by e-INFRA CZ Onedata service (i.e. not external or user-managed Providers) are backed by data storage infrastructure operated by CESNET and located in the Czech Republic.
For details, see:
You can discover how the file blocks are distributed among providers supporting the space in which it is stored via Web GUI:
- Open the context menu for the file and choose Data distribution.
- GUI will show the distribution of file blocks.
More info on file distibution
