NPDN 2007 Meeting - University of Tennessee, Electronic Diagnostic and Recording System

NPDN National Meeting 2007

Poster Abstract

University of Tennessee, Electronic Diagnostic and Recording System

Authors: FRANK A. HALE (1), Darrell D. Hensley (2)

Affiliations: (1) University of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, USA; (2) University of Tennesse, Knoxville, TN, USA

Tennessee's Extension Service is utilizing Lotus Notes Domino Server for a Distance Diagnostics System. It utilizes SQL 2000 for storage of login identification and passwords for users. A newer system was developed to allow users to search for submitted samples and includes NPDN specifications. Our new web based system utilizes Adobe’s Macromedia Coldfusion MX7, Microsoft’s SQL 2005, COMODO authentication and PHP server software packages and two Dell 4600 PowerEdge Servers. A digital image library with associated site, crop and pest or reported disorder data can now be developed. Filters allow for searching of specific fields within records. A statistics page provides information in various graphical and text based formats for reporting purposes. The COMODO provides a secure socket layer (SSL) which generates an encrypted key for 128-bit authentication. It creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser. Unique sampling numbers assigned to each submitted sample and PHP server aid Coldfusion software by generating user requested barcodes. Barcodes may be printed on sticky labels or plain paper for mailing purposes. Users of the new system may generate geographic maps through Google Maps and/or MS-Virtual Earth to plot record sites.

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