Introducing a freshly-designed software solution for data grid management.
One of the unique features of iRODS is the characterization of management policies based on the collections made by different communities in terms of rules and state information. At the core of iRODS lies a sophisticated Rule Engine, which interprets rules and decides how the system should respond to different requests and conditions.
Another remarkable aspect of iRODS is that it's an open source software under a BSD-type license. The SDSC SRB team is still maintaining the SDSC SRB while concurrently developing iRODS, and they plan to do so for many years to come. In the foreseeable future, there will be tools available to migrate from SDSC SRB to iRODS for those who may find it useful.
All in all, iRODS is an advanced data grid application system that has been designed with the input of experts in the field. Its flexible policy management system, robust Rule Engine, and open-source nature make it an attractive option for organizations looking to improve their data management capabilities.
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