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Overview
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The Lab Database is a web based system
for keeping track of a lab's plasmids and strains.
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The Lab Database
Server can run on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
And it can be accessed using any major browser including: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera.
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Three different versions of the system are available Standard, Mini,
and Online.
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The Standard Version is capable
of handling large databases all the way to
millions of records*. It
uses the freely available relational database
MySQL to store
the database allowing for both reliable and speedy access.
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The Mini Version
is cheaper, but it is only suited for people working with a
small number of database records. It uses a plain text file to
store the database information. Though this method is reliable
it does not as scale and should only be used with
less than 200
records.
If you decided to purchase The Mini Version you can always upgrade to the Standard Version
at a later date, by simply paying the difference between what
you paid and the current price for The Standard Version.
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The Online Version
is a good option for those who do not wish to set up
and maintain their own computer to host the database. For a
monthly fee we will host a Standard
Version of the database for you.
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All versions come with limited installation
and technical support via email. Though setting up the system is
not particularly difficult, it does require some basic computer
knowledge. In most cases where a computer savvy person is not
available at your end we can remotely login to your computer and
set up the system for you. However, if your support needs go
beyond basic installation and/or you require additional support
services including customized changes they are available for an
additional fee.
Features
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Screenshots
Section and the
Online Demo for a more
detailed look at the systems various features. The following are
some of the systems basic features.
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Access to the database can be controlled by
setting a password. There are three levels of
access admin user, regular user, and public user.
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Each record can contain a viewing only link for
emailing collaborators, that allows others
to see, but not edit an individual record without giving
them access to the rest of the database. You can also mark
records as public allowing public users who are not logged in to
also gain viewing only access.
- In addition to the
built in standard fields, you can add your own
fields. (admin login)
- A pull
down menu allows you to quickly browse and jump to any record in
the database.
- A Boolean (AND / OR /
NOT) search function
allows you to find just the records they are looking for.
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You can attach files to each record. For
example you could attach an annotated sequence of the
vector or the protocol for expressing and purifying an
expression vectors product.
- Have an existing database? You can upload
it and use the existing information. (admin login)
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In an effort to ensure the integrity of the
database, the system can automatically backup the database based on
user definable settings. If something every goes wrong with your
database you can easily restore it from one of these backup
sets. (admin login)
- You can easily
download the database to your desktop for safekeeping or local
viewing using programs such as Excel.
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And Many More ...
Future Features ...
- Ability to create individual user accounts allowing for user, group, and all read, write, and delete control of each record.
- Complete record auditing allowing admins to see all see all activity associated with a record including: creation, editing, deletion, and viewing.
- Addition of a Protocol Database with full indexing of attached Text files, Adobe Acrobat (pdf), and Microsoft Office Word Documents.
- Ability to create seperate Databases for Strains, Plasmids, and Protocols.
- Records will be linkable both within each Database and between them.
- Ability to associate in page viewable videos with records.
- Improved interface for specifying primary sample and sample backup storage locations.
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*Depending on your computer hardware.
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