Content Comparison

Single file ingest (no metadata)

1. Go to Preservica (us.preservica.com/starter)

2. Login

3. Go to Add from top menu

   1. Image Added

4. Select “Upload a single file or zip” from the drop down menu

   1. Image Added

   2. A new window will open

5. Go to file location on the DP drive

   1. Image Added

   2. Once the file to upload is selected on the drive, click the “Open” button

   3. The file will then be uploaded to Preservica

6. Check for file upload and correct properties

   1. Report any errors etc. to supervisor

Multiple file ingest - folder (no metadata)

1. Go to Preservica (http://us.preservica.com/starter )

2. Login

3. Go to Add from top menu

   1. Image Added

4. Select “Upload a single file or zip” from the drop down menu

   1. Image Added

   2. A new window will open

5. Go to file location on the DP drive

   1. Image Added

   2. Once the folder of files to upload is selected on the drive, click the “Open” button

   3. The file will then be uploaded to Preservica

6. Check for file upload and correct properties

   1. Report any errors etc. to supervisor

System Requirements

• Preservica access and permissions

• DI/DP drive access and permissions

• Python (current version 3.12.4) - free download at https://www.python.org/downloads/

• Python libraries: pandas and lxml

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