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Data Management Update
2009 Data Management Conference
Tucson
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Integration of Resource
Management Applications
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NRPC Policy in October, 2006:
• NRPC will integrate natural resource data applications
• eliminate redundant data storage; streamline functions • Create a central web portal, single sign-on system • Develop a common user interface for all natural resource applications
• Transition to service-oriented architecture (SOA), starting with NPSpecies, NatureBib, and the NPS Data Store.
IRMA is the project implementing this policy.
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user identityuser identity park codepark code referencesreferencesuser identity
park codereferencesdata sets
access control data entry
data downloadsreports
observationstaxonomyvouchers
user identitypark codereferencesdata sets
access control data entry
data downloadsreports
observationstaxonomyvouchers
user identitypark codereferencesdata sets
access controldata entry
data downloadsdata uploads
reports
user identitypark codereferencesdata sets
access controldata entry
data downloadsdata uploads
reports
NPSpecies
NatureBib
user identitypark codereferencesdata sets
access controldata entry
data downloadsdata uploads
reports
user identitypark codereferencesdata sets
access controldata entry
data downloadsdata uploads
reports
Data Store
Silos: stand-alone systems that duplicate data and don’t interact well
APCAM
RPRS ATBI
taxonomytaxonomy
NatureBib/Data Store
observationsobservationsdownloadsdownloads
Build once, use many times
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Presenting…the Natural Resource Information Portal
NRInfo
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http://nrinfo
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Feedback: easy to report and track a bug; suggest an enhancement
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Testing Role-based Teams
User Interface Consistency
User Requirements
Iterative Development
Reporting Portal Help AuditingError
Handling
Foundation
Processes
Frameworks
Supporting ServicesIdentity Feedback Notification Park Units File
Resource DataSpecies References Observations Vouchers Taxonomy
Building the IRMA Infrastructure: What’s taking so &*%$#! long?
Hardware Software Staff Organization
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Observation
Taxonomy
ReferenceFile
Unit
Feedback
Notification
VoucherProject
Services being developed now or soon
Match List
Species
Identity Mgmt
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Data
firewall
NRInfo
Parks and Networks Visitors and
Researchers
Visitors and Public
NPS.gov
VLCs
Data Input
Tools
ITISUSDA PlantsNatureServe
ANCS+
ReferencesSpeciesGIS DataImagery
ProtocolsAnnual Reports
PDFsObservations
Monitoring DataPhotographs
Services
IRMA – Big Picture
Roll yer own
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What’s in it for networks?
Integrated system for information dissemination
Access to data and tools
Security, longevity
View your data in context with other data
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Summary
-IRMA will have long-lasting effects on how NPS manages natural resource data
-Other divisions and programs will be migrating their systems to IRMA-compatible structures as time and resources allow (e.g., RPRS, water, climate)
-Networks and other users will be able to access IRMA services directly.
- We are just at the point where progress and benefits will be visible.
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Application will eventually be incorporated into NRInfo Portal
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SharePoint - What is it?
-Microsoft Windows Server program that’s part of MS Office
-Web-based collaboration tool
- easy for users to post content (unlike websites)
- share documents; track versions; create surveys, discussion forums, wikis, calendars
- fine-grained permissions for read, write, edit, delete, design
- integrated with Active Directory
- Extranet?
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400,000 hits per month
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http://imnetsharepoint
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Rocky Mountain Network
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SharePoint introduction session Wednesday afternoon
Room for more…
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