Infrastructure
Behind every service we offer, there is a technical backbone that ensures data-intensive research at VIB can run reliably.
The VIB Data Core operates and maintains VIB's central data infrastructure. These systems support researchers and core facilities working with growing datasets and complex workflows.
Our infrastructure is designed to be secure, scalable, resilient, and fit for research, combining robust technical systems with the operational expertise needed to keep them running.
Data center and storage infrastructure
Data center and storage infrastructure
We operate central servers and storage systems that support research data services across VIB, from active project work to longer-term data management.
Networking, maintenance and firewalls
Networking, maintenance and firewalls
We manage the network and security configuration around Data Core services, including firewall rules, access restrictions, maintenance planning, and operational coordination.
Secure processing environments
Secure processing environments
We develop and maintain controlled environments for projects involving human data, clinical data, controlled-access datasets, or other restricted information. These environments help researchers analyse sensitive data while limiting unnecessary data movement and supporting GDPR-aligned workflows.
Virtualization platform
Virtualization platform
We use virtualized infrastructure to host applications, deploy dedicated systems, and maintain controlled compute environments in a flexible way.
Operational continuity
Operational continuity
We monitor systems, plan updates, document infrastructure use, and respond to issues that may affect researchers or core facilities. Central management helps reduce duplication and keeps shared infrastructure sustainable across VIB.
