Administrator Documents & Videos
Generally, the GRIN-Global (GG) database will be installed in a networked environment. Genebank staff will typically have the Curator Tool and Search Tool applications installed on their PC and will connect to the remote GG server. Someone at the genebank, usually an IT person, will serve as the GG administrator and will be responsible for adding users, setting up permissions, etc. The documents in the table below are intended for these GG system administrators. They are expected to understand SQL queries, sometimes run SQL scripts, and use the GG Admin Tool and its various features.
Rarely, the entire GG software suite may be loaded on a stand-alone user PC. In this case, the PC owner may wear two hats: User and Administrator. The user's PC acts as a server, and the PC owner will need to set up user accounts, etc. There may be only one GG user set up, but nevertheless this is considered an administrative responsibility and is handled using the GG Admin Tool, installed on the user's PC.
Rarely, the entire GG software suite may be loaded on a stand-alone user PC. In this case, the PC owner may wear two hats: User and Administrator. The user's PC acts as a server, and the PC owner will need to set up user accounts, etc. There may be only one GG user set up, but nevertheless this is considered an administrative responsibility and is handled using the GG Admin Tool, installed on the user's PC.
Where to Start?
Preparing for GG (.pdf) GG Administrators Webinar Series Server Installation GuideTopic and Video List
Click on the link to open the file; scroll down on this page to read document descriptions.
Preparing for GG
(.PDF) (.docx)
Installation of the GG Server Components (.PDF) (.docx)
Installation of the Curator Tool (.PDF) (.docx)
Notes on Server Versions(.PDF) (.docx)
Bug Report (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator Guide (.PDF) (.docx)
GRIN-Global Overview (.PDF)
Source Habitat Observations & Descriptors (.PDF) (.docx)
Language Guide (.PDF) (.docx)
Cookbook for Data Importing Using the Import Wizard (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator's Quick Guide for Adding Users (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator's Guide for Connecting Crystal Reports w/ GG Data (.PDF) (.docx)
Translating & Tools Guide (.PDF)(.docx)
Videos
Video: Dataview Editor Introduction
(.mp4)
Installation of the GG Server Components (.PDF) (.docx)
Installation of the Curator Tool (.PDF) (.docx)
Notes on Server Versions(.PDF) (.docx)
Bug Report (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator Guide (.PDF) (.docx)
GRIN-Global Overview (.PDF)
Source Habitat Observations & Descriptors (.PDF) (.docx)
Language Guide (.PDF) (.docx)
Cookbook for Data Importing Using the Import Wizard (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator's Quick Guide for Adding Users (.PDF) (.docx)
Administrator's Guide for Connecting Crystal Reports w/ GG Data (.PDF) (.docx)
Translating & Tools Guide (.PDF)(.docx)
Videos
Video: Dataview Editor Introduction
(.mp4)
Procedures for Preparing the Organization's GG Installation
This document is currently divided into two main sections: the first section contains brief overviews to GG elements and links to other supporting documents which will be useful to any organization planning to test or implement GG and in setting up the database on the server; the second section focuses on the steps that should be taken for each PC that will be running the Curator Tool (the client application).
(.pdf) (.docx)
(.pdf) (.docx)
Installation of the GRIN-Global Components
Refer to the "Installation" section under the Documention menu option. Currently there are two primary installation procedures (1) Server Components, via the GG Updater program, and (2) Curator Tool (with the Search Tool). The guide linked here focuses on the server components only and is designed for GG administrators.
Server Installation Guide (.pdf) (.docx)
Server Installation Guide (.pdf) (.docx)
GRIN-Global Overview
System Overview and Design - PowerPoint Presentation given at the November 14, 2010 Train-the-Trainer Workshop conducted at Iowa State University
(.pdf)
(.pdf)
Bug Report
Language Guide
Administrator Guide
Download this document if you are responsible for managing the GRIN-Global system (either on a network or on a stand-alone PC). The document explains how to configure users and security permissions, modify dataviews, establish table mappings, etc. (Users working in a networked environment can usually ignore this guide unless they have been granted GRIN-Global administrative privileges.)
(.pdf) (.docx)
(.pdf) (.docx)
Source Habitat Observations and Descriptors
Five new tables provide an extremely flexible method for adding more detailed information about the collection site which was not possible with 1.0’s single accession_source table. Now genebank personnel can use the custom source habitat descriptors for an unlimited amount of detail on the collection site.
(.PDF) (.docx)
(Excel workbook of sample descriptors)(Primarily for Administrators)These descriptors can be loaded into a GG system for organizational use. (.xlsm)
(.PDF) (.docx)
(Excel workbook of sample descriptors)(Primarily for Administrators)These descriptors can be loaded into a GG system for organizational use. (.xlsm)
Cookbook for Data Importing Using the Admin Tool's Import Wizard
Overview and background information on the Admin Tool's Import Wizard. The Import Wizard facilitates the loading of many records (“bulk loading of data”) into GRIN-Global. Intended for GRIN-Global administrators.
The Import Wizard is handy for the initial loading of data into a new GG system, but it is not recommended for use in an ongoing, production environment.
(.pdf) (.doc)
The Import Wizard is handy for the initial loading of data into a new GG system, but it is not recommended for use in an ongoing, production environment.
(.pdf) (.doc)