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Technical Information |
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General |
ETR.Net was designed based on best practices and patterns. The
software is split into several logical layers, each providing specific services
to the other layers within the software. ETR.Net was designed to interact with Microsoft
Access and/or Microsoft SQL Server (or MSDE) databases by default, but can be modified
to interact with other database platforms by modifying the Data Access layer only
(i.e. other layers are not adversely affected).
ETR.Net is programmed in Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and currently operates using
the Microsoft .Net Framework v2.0. Past versions of ETR.Net operated using the .Net
Framework v1.0 (i.e. v.1.0.3705). |
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The Microsoft .NET Framework |
The .NET Framework is a new computing platform that simplifies
application development for standalone and highly distributed systems. Some key
features of applications written for the .NET Framework include:
- rapid application development owing to a comprehensive development tool
set
- excellent user interface customization features - globalization (i.e. multi-language
support)
- integrated XML and web service support
- rich code and application security features
- extensive mobile features, (e.g. pocket pc and/or mobile phones)
- same code across multiple devices (e.g. desktop, web, pocket PC and mobile
phone)
- copy and paste deployment (if .NET Framework is already installed)
- no DLL registration (in windows registry) means that DLL version conflicts
do not occur |
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ETR.Net Security |
Owing to the confidential nature of the data stored in the
ETR.Net database, some security measures have been implemented in order to improve
security to the highest degree possible. For example ETR.Net makes use of the Rijndael
encryption algorithm with a 256 bit key size in relevant features (e.g. data dispatch,
etc.).
The Rijndael algorithm can use key sizes of 128, 192, or 256 bits and block lengths
of 128, 192, or 256 bits. The Rijndael cipher is faster than the block ciphers RC2,
DES and 3DES. Rijndael also has the largest key space of the algorithms. |
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ETR.Net Hardware and Software Requirements |
ETR.Net requires the Microsoft.NET Framework and Microsoft
Data Access Components (v2.7 or higher) in order to operate correctly. Both of these
are installed automatically by the ETR.Net setup and deployment package (or installation
CD).
The following hardware and software pre-requisites are required for installation
of the Micrsoft.NET Framework (and thus for ETR.Net):
- Windows 98 (SE), Millenium, NT4*, 2000*, XP, 2003 or Vista
- Internet Explorer v5.01 or higher (v6.0 usually included on installation
CD)
- 900MHz processor (1.4GHz or higher recommended)
- 128MB RAM (256MB or higher recommended)
- CD/DVD ROM drive (if installing from CD)
- 100MB free hard drive space
( * Service packs may be required in some cases). |
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About ETR.Net |
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What is ETR.Net? |
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A description of the ETR.Net software tool and its functions. |
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Using ETR.Net |
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Information regarding the use of ETR.Net. |
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Background |
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General information regarding ETR.Net and its origins. |
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Country Implementations |
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ETR.Net has been implemented in several countries, follow this link for detailed
information. |
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Implementation Recommendations |
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Learn more about the requirements and pre-requisites for implementing ETR.Net. |
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Technical Information |
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Detailed technical information, including development platform and hardware/software
requirements. |
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Useful Links |
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Useful links related to ETR.Net, Tuberculosis and other general information. |
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Popular Downloads |
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Multimedia Demonstration Kit |
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The Multimedia Demonstration Kit is an interactive introduction to ETR.Net. This
kit contains almost all of the resources available on this web site. |
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Demonstration Version |
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Download a fully operational version of the ETR.Net software, which has been pre-configured
for demonstration purposes (e.g. demo data, etc.). |
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Software User Manual |
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Download a copy of the ETR.Net software user manual. |
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Brochure |
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A brief informational brochure. |
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