Will every dataset and application experience interruptions?
No, if there are interruptions in services, specific website banners will be posted.
Will any datasets be retired as part of the cloud migration?
No, no datasets will be retired as part of the cloud migration.
How will data access work once the “lift and shift” is complete?
Data access systems are expected to be significantly more stable, with outages largely being a thing of the past. Data is also expected to be available and delivered more quickly.
Will any datasets and applications change during migration?
The content of the datasets and applications will not be changed. However, some older data and applications will be modernized to a new, more user-friendly format.
Will data formats change?
Data formats will not change through the transition to the cloud. Cloud formats like Zarr, Parquest, GeoJSON, etc. will become increasingly available for NCEI products.
Will how I access data change?
No. Access points for data, web applications, and services will remain the same. We will be decommissioning legacy NCEI Domain Name Services (DNS) for www.ncdc.noaa.gov, www.ngdc.noaa.gov, and www.nodc.noaa.gov in favor of www.ncei.noaa.gov. This change should not affect users.