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Sample Standard Database Features
- Searching Our Databases
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Text Searches: All databases have full-text indexes,
which return fast and accurate search results for terms entered by users.
Boolean
operators can be used. By default, search result documents are ranked
according to relevancy. Search terms are highlighted within each search-result
document.
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Multi-variable Searches: The multi-variable search
feature provides users with a form containing searchable fields and their
corresponding keyword lists. The multi-variable search form may also provide a
field where the user can type in a search term that will help refine search
results.
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Browsing: The Browse feature categorizes information
within the database and presents it in a organized manner to the end user.
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Displaying Search Results: Our databases display a
summary view of search results. This summary contains the information users
have informed us is the most pertinent to them. In the example below, the user
is presented with the name, the location and the telephone number of the
consultants listed in our database. Typically, this information is all the user
needs. However, should users choose to see details, they can click the
consultant's name, right in the summary view, to open the full record.
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On-line Help: Such features provide users with
answers to frequently asked questions, and/or generally explain how to use
standard features.
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Accessibility: Compliance with the accessibility
requirements of Section 508 of the Federal
Rehabilitation Act ensures all our Web sites and databases are readable by
individuals using screen reader software (e.g.,
JAWS and
Window Eyes). We also ensure
compatibility with Lynx, a text-only Web
browser used by many people who are blind.
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Web Enablement: As may be apparent from the
descriptions above, all our database features can be Web-based, meaning that a
database client like Lotus Notes or Microsoft Access need not be used. We Web
enable all our database features including, but not limited to, data entry,
editing, querying, and categorized view summaries.
Database Security:
- Standard
- User Types
- Depositors can create and save records, but can not read them
or any other records.
- Readers can read but not create records.
- Authors can create records, but can modify only the ones they
created. They can read all records.
- Editors can create records and can modify all records. They
can read all records.
- Designers can do all of the above, and modify the database
design.
- Managers can do all of the above, and administer the database
(manage access control list, etc.).
- Access Levels: User access can be defined within database elements.
For example, users can be restricted from certain fields,
forms or reports.
- Roles: Users can be grouped with defined privileges.
- Note: All databases hosted by INDEX are protected by
firewall, anti-virus, etc.
- Optional
- Anonymous Access: Rather than requiring a registered user of a type
listed above, a database can allow anonymous user access.
This is useful for allowing the general public to view a
database via the Web.
- Hide When: Database elements can be hidden from users under specified
conditions.
- IDs: Databases can restrict access to only those users who possess
an ID file with an associated password.
- Encryption: Access to a database can be restricted to a software client
that communicates with the database via an encrypted connection.
- VPN: Authentication via a virtual private network can be required before
database authentication is allowed.
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