There are two main places that WA researchers can store their data. The first is the iVEC Data store, and the second is the ARCS Data Fabric. The main difference is that the iVEC Data store is more suited to those who have a high level of technical skill (i.e. some basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems). The ARCS Data Fabric however is well suited to the average user as it has a number of user interface options, including integration with most file system viewers (e.g. Windows Explorer) and a web based interface.

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