Globus Release 2025-03-19

[Joe Bottigliero]

We released an update today to Transfer and the Web Application.

HIGHLIGHTS

Today we have released full support for removal of guest collections that are no longer in use.

• Administrators can configure a mapped collection policy to automatically delete guest collections that have not been accessed within a specified number of days.  

• Mapped collection administrators can exempt specific guest collections from the auto-delete policy in cases where, for example, data must be shared long term.

• The deletion deadline is reset when any data access operation is performed on the guest collection, including a directory listing from the Web App file manager. 

• All explicit guest collection owners, administrators, activity managers, activity monitors, and access managers will receive email notifications 7 days and 1 day before a guest will be deleted if it remains unused. 

• The Globus Connect Server CLI can be used to configure an auto-delete policy on endpoints running Globus Connect Server 5.4.82 or later. 

Transfer

• When guest collections are nearing automatic deletion due to a lack of use, Transfer will send email notifications to users with roles on those guest collections. 

Web Application

• Automatic deletion (“Auto-Delete”) information has been added to mapped and guest collection overviews where applicable.

• "Started by Me" is the new default filter for the Flow Runs list page.

• Console

• Transfer: Endpoint node information is now visible.

• Search: Index roles can now be managed.

Please contact sup...@globus.org if you have any questions or concerns.