Central Data Repository introduction What does it do? Session I
What is CDR? File server with special metadata Searchable Browsable Web interface Integrated with rest of Reportnet
Procedure for data providers Create envelope Enter metadata: dataflow, period, location Upload files Release envelope
Procedure for requesters Look up deliveries on dataflow and period Visit each folder to download the data as zipfile
Next 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
Benefits The structured metadata provides traceability Persistence of location Web-technology vs. FTP Ready for XML deliveries