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Tier 1 Redundant Database
Hosting And Integration
Database Integration of online server data is a specialty that MVI performs.
Our services are second to non when it comes to secure integration and BackUp
Storage. Our service provides redundant servers multiple backup servers and
multiple storage for business that must protect and control digital information.
Our data severs duplicates the data of the live server, the data is synchronized
so that both server contain the identical data. Redundant backup provides the
absolute best alternative to loss of any data web server. In the event of a
catastrophe to the live server the redundant backup server can be made
operational within a very short period of time.
Database Integration
Database integration will collect many existing, resource databases by
placing them on a managed, common hardware/software platform within
integrated data structures. This involves developing and implementing
data standardization, data entry and reporting procedures. It will
create authoritative data dictionaries of nomenclature and bibliographic
information linked to diverse collection, observational and spatial data.
It will be delivered through either centralized or distributed systems
and will be subject to standard procedures to protect data integrity,
security and access rights. These developments will enable more effective
resolution of within- and between-database queries.
Database integration will necessarily be an iterative and ongoing process,
and initial emphasis is on treatment of existing data and the standards used
for them. In the medium term we will fully employ data standards that are
consistent with wider, national and international standards. Additional,
smaller databases will be brought 'into line' as future resources allow.
Although we aim to fully enable web-based access, we see data delivery on a
date-stamped CDROM as an acceptable and in some cases inevitable interim
option, especially for downloading large datasets.
Data quality and integrity are paramount
We will increase transparency in data quality assurance
through mechanisms such as authority tables, meta-data about
origin, ownership, method of collection, and the level of
precision of data.
Tier 1 Database Hosting Environment
MVI uses a Tier 1 platform to provide quality database hosting. There are
5 Tier 1 hosting platforms in the world; MVI uses the Miami NAP, Network Access
Point, which is located on the backbone of the Internet. Facilities such as
the NAP are reserved for companies that are concerned about the bandwidth and
connectivity necessary to enable "peace of mind" when it comes to database
availability. This level of service costs a little bit more but there is not
better platform to develop first class database integration.
Redundant Database Hosting
Redundant Database Hosting is a second server that duplicates the functions of
the live server; the data is synchronized so that both servers contain the
identical data. Redundant hosting provides the absolute best alternative to
loss of a live web server. In the event of a loss of the live server the
redundant backup server can be made live in al very short period of time.
MVI offers redundant servers, a second Server backing up live server for quick
fail over, and stand-alone database servers. All web servers connect to stand
alone db server for maximum safety against hackers. Database Synchronized for
Rapid Recovery Incase of an Emergency. Database Backup, we back up data every
6 hours to an offsite server for maximum safety. We provide auto backup to the
client's servers if requested. Recovery, we utilize state of the art recovery
software that allows for constant synchronization of data so that loss of any
data is remote. Security, our data center is second to none.
Increased Flexibility
This will be met by: greater standardization and interoperability between
database applications through the introduction of common data interchange
standards; ability to 'add value' to raw data through seamless integration
between database management tools and analytical, modeling and visualization
tools; data structures that are not constrained to present applications and
that can meet new research and resource management queries that we have not
even thought of yet.
Accessibility
We are aware of the large and ongoing commitment of resources and specialist
expertise needed to support high-quality resource data. Our preferred 'bigger
picture' model for data access supports shared access to data crated by a 'home
base' agency, via user-friendly graphic interfaces and wide area networks. This
ensures all users have access to the 'top copy', that data is created by the
expert authority, and that duplication, proliferation, and data gaps are minimized.
We are committed to further building database relationships and links with
other data provider and user agencies.
Data ownership and confidentiality
While adopting an 'enabling' approach to data access, agreements for data
sharing need to take account of such restrictions, as well as recognition of
'ownership' and intellectual property.
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