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Saturday, January 21, 2006

System Administration

The System Administration module of the EDM/PDM system is the module that allows the initial configuration and environment of the system to be described, and the system to be set up, installed and put into use. This module will also be used to handle the changes that will occur as the environment evolves, and as the use of EDM/PDM becomes more extensive. The specifications of the initial configuration will cover the computers, storage devices, databases, networks, electronic messaging systems, applications, workstations, plotters, printers and other terminals within the EDM/PDM environment.


The System Administrator is the person who will use the System Administration module to set up, install and administer the system. This person needs a good knowledge of operating systems, database management systems, EDM/PDM, and the workings of the company.

The System Administration module helps the System Administrator identify, create, select and manage the data storage areas. Data may be stored on different devices such as magnetic tape, magnetic disk, and optical disk. The System Administrator defines the rules describing where and how different types of data will be stored. The System Administration module will be used by the System Administrator to select the most suitable automatic back-up and recovery features. The module also allows the System Administrator to choose between different options of archive management. The module will provide step by step instructions for data recovery that may be needed because of problems due to hardware, power, network, media or user error.

The System Administration module will be used to define users to the system, identify applications in the environment, and initialize project creation rights. It will be used to define the access rights to particular data files. The module will also be used to define and modify the access rights of individual users to specific data and commands.

At installation time, the module will propose default values that, if accepted, will provide a basic, running system very quickly. The System Administrator may, of course, modify these values to develop a tailored environment. The module provides a self-audit trail, showing the history of the EDM/PDM system set-up process, and the options and values that were selected. Once the system is in use, the module can provide information on system performance metrics.

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