Overview
Corema is a multi-user system that runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The system is built with Microsoft .NET and uses
relational databases (SQL) for data storage. Corema is independent of specific database vendors and can use standard databases
that support the core SQL language.
The system setup includes all the necessary software, excluding databases. The installation process is self-explanatory and expert
assistance is usually not necessary.
Corema shares the data model and program code with IrisBG,
a software package specifically adapted for botanical gardens.
Client computer
Corema runs on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 and requires a free memory of about 100 Mb for optimal performance. Internet
access from the PC is recommended. Corema can export data to various file formats (e.g. pdf, xlsx, xls, doc) and the appropriate software
for handling those file types should be present.
Database
Corema has been designed for database vendor independence. Currently, the system has been tested and is supported for
Microsoft SQL Server,
Microsoft SQL Azure and
MySQL 5. For single user installations,
SQLite is also an option. We will add support for other databases on request.
Network
Corema can be used either in a network, against a cloud database or on a single computer.
Web server
The optional Web modules are built with Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 and Ajax technology. Currently the modules have been tested and are supported
on Microsoft IIS. We will extend our web server support if there is sufficient
demand.
Technical details
Corema is built on the Microsoft .NET 3.5 platform and uses ADO.NET for database access. The system is modularized
and has a multi-tiered architecture. The development language is C#.
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