Intro to FDSA
The Federated & Distributed data Sharing Appliance (FDSA), an integral component of the AD Workbench product suite, helps unlock access to previously unreachable datasets. The Linux-based system facilitates interoperability across platforms, especially in scenarios where direct data sharing is not feasible. Data contributors can add relevant metadata from their datasets to the Discovery Portal/AD Workbench, to allow users to request access to discover and perform remote federated analysis on a wide variety of protected datasets.
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Two Levels of Sharing
FDSA supports two distinct levels of data sharing, allowing data contributors to choose the level that best fits their governance and privacy requirements.
Level | What researchers see/access | Where analysis happens | Privacy & use case |
Distributed Sharing (L1) | Record-level data in an airlocked workspace | In a secure, airlocked analysis environment | Enables more detailed analysis while keeping data in a controlled, quarantined space |
Federated Sharing (L2) | Only derived data and results in the workspace | At the data source, on record-level data | Record-level data never leaves the source; results are shared after a quarantine process to ensure privacy |
Versatile Deployment Options
FDSA is optimized for flexibility, offering seamless deployment in both on-premise and cloud environments, intranet or internet accessibility, and easy integration into various infrastructure setups.
Aspect | Options | What it means for you |
Hosting Environment | Cloud or on-premise | Deploy FDSA on any major cloud provider, or on-premise if you require direct control for compliance or policy. |
Network Accessibility | Intranet or internet | Data providers can choose to deploy FDSA inside their internal network for tighter control, or opt for a secured public-internet deployment. |
Infrastructure Fit | Tailored to your infrastructure | FDSA can be deployed and managed to match your existing setup, without tying you to a specific provider or stack. |