Information management software is probably the most difficult software to design because there is no best design for every user. Information management needs are so varied that a one size fits all approach just doesn't work. The central design goal for Z
iRODS™ is a new data grid software system being developed by the SDSC Storage Resource Broker team and collaborators. The system is based upon the expertise gained through the application of the SRB technology in support of data grids, digital libraries