15  Using BRC Databases

Much like software, the BRC maintains biological databases that are shared for use among the BRC community. These databases include things like reference genomes, RefSeq data, sequence adapter databases, and metagenomic databases.

15.1 Accessing BRC databases

The shared BRC databases exist in /rs1/shares/brc/admin/databases/. See the readme files within the databases directory for specific information on what databases exist.

Important

Do not copy anything in this folder to your personal spaces! Instead have your scripts/jobs point to the data within this folder.

15.2 Using BRC databases

To use a BRC shared database in a script, simply point to the intended database in your job script or config file. For example, if I want to use …

15.3 Requesting additional databases

Perhaps you want to use a database that is missing from the BRC library, or need a database updated. Contact the BRC at ncstate_brc@ncsu.edu with:

1. Software package name
2. Link to software package
3. A brief description on what the database is and how you intend on using it.

Note

COMING SOON: Web form for database requests.