Central Data Repository introductionCentral Data Repository introduction

What does it do?Session I

What is CDR?What is CDR?

• File server with special metadata• Searchable• Browsable• Web interface• Integrated with rest of Reportnet

Procedure for data providersProcedure for data providers

• Create envelope• Enter metadata: dataflow, period, location

• Upload files• Release envelope

Procedure for requestersProcedure for requesters

• Look up deliveries on dataflow and period

• Visit each folder to download the data as zipfile

Next version: GDEM integrationNext version: GDEM integration

• Understands XML• Automatic quality assurance• Conversions to other formats• Online editing via forms• Feedback posted in envelope• Workflow to tie it together

BenefitsBenefits

• The structured metadata provides traceability

• Persistence of location• Web-technology vs. FTP• Ready for XML deliveries