/index.html Project Overview The Australian Dataspace Testbed Platform is an innovative endeavour led by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in collaboration with RMIT’s RACE (RMIT Advanced Cloud Ecosystem). This platform is designed to establish a framework for secure, sovereign data-sharing environments in Australia, enabling trusted exchanges among research, industry, and government sectors, all while maintaining control and ownership of data. Hugo en-us /00-welcome.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /00-welcome.html Project Overview The Australian Dataspace Testbed Platform is an innovative endeavour led by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) in collaboration with RMIT’s RACE (RMIT Advanced Cloud Ecosystem). This platform is designed to establish a framework for secure, sovereign data-sharing environments in Australia, enabling trusted exchanges among research, industry, and government sectors, all while maintaining control and ownership of data. /01-user-guide.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /01-user-guide.html This guide provides an overview of the Australian Dataspace Testbed Platform, covering essential topics to help you navigate and utilise its features effectively. Designed for developers and users, this guide walks you through everything from provisioning basic dataspace testbeds to managing your dataspace environments. Table of Contents Name Purpose 1.1 The Basics Understand platform fundamentals and essential terminology 1.2 User Dashboard Navigate the user dashboard and access key features 1.3 SSH Keys Generate and configure SSH keys for secure testbed access 1.4 Creating a Dataspace Launch and configure new dataspace environments 1.5 Connecting to a Dataspace Access your dataspace using multiple connection methods 1.6 Managing your Dataspace Modify dataspace settings and resource allocation /02-dataspace-api.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /02-dataspace-api.html This section provides examples on how to perform key dataspace operations within your environment using the API. Designed for developers, learn to test and validate dataspace functionality using pre-built Postman collections, and create custom data transfer test workflows. Table of Contents Name Purpose 2.1 Launching the Postman GUI Set up Postman GUI and import pre-built test collections 2.2 Pre-configuration Test Sequence Configure your dataspace using automated preconfiguration tests 2.3 Dataspace Test Sequence Execute comprehensive dataspace validation tests 2.4 Setup/Run a Data Transfer Create custom workflows to exchange data between connectors /03-dataspace-dashboard.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /03-dataspace-dashboard.html The following sections provide information on how to initialise and operate your dataspace from the bundled ADS Dashboard. Designed for dataspace users and testers, the dashboard provides a user-friendly interface for managing connectors, assets, policies, and data exchange workflows without requiring any knowledge of the dataspace connector API. Table of Contents Name Purpose 3.1 Initial Setup Get started by connecting your dataspace testbed or connector with your dashboard. First time users should start here. 3.2 Dashboard Components Overview of dashboard functions and settings 3.3 Operating the Dashboard Step-by-step guides for creating data offers and requesting data from other connectors /04-deploy-guide.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /04-deploy-guide.html This section contains an overview of changes made to build and run the Australian Dataspaces Testbed Platform on the RMIT RACE Service Workbench (SWB) platform. Designed for platform administrators and developers, this guide documents the technical implementation and infrastructure requirements. Table of Contents Name Purpose 4.1 Testbed Specifications Review technical requirements and included software packages 4.2 Testbed Bootstrap Procedure Understand the automated initialisation process 4.3 SSL Certificate Generation Procedure for regenerating dataspace SSL certificates 4.4 Port Assignment Reference network ports used by testbed components 4.5 Infrastructure Changes Explore platform modifications and custom implementations 4.6 Service Costing Review cost estimates for dataspace testbeds and platform infrastructure /05-multi-cloud.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /05-multi-cloud.html The following sections outline how the Australian Dataspaces Testbed Platform has been integrated with various external services. These integrations enable federated authentication, multi-cloud deployment options, and enhanced metadata discovery capabilities. Table of Contents Name Purpose 5.1 Australian Access Federation (AAF) Enable federated authentication using AAF credentials 5.2 Nectar Research Cloud Deploy dataspace testbeds on ARDC Nectar infrastructure 5.3 Research Data Australia (RDA) Connect to RDA for enhanced metadata discovery 5.4 Microsoft Azure Deploy dataspace components on Azure cloud infrastructure /06-troubleshooting.html Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /06-troubleshooting.html This section provides resources to help you resolve common issues and get support when using the Australian Dataspace Testbed Platform. Quick Links Resource Description 6.1 Getting Support Contact information and support channels 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions Common questions and solutions 6.3 Known Issues Current platform limitations and workarounds 6.4 Best Practices Recommendations for optimal platform usage 6.5 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic commands and debugging techniques Common Issues If you’re experiencing issues with the platform, the FAQ section covers the most frequently encountered problems including: