The Lab Database

About

Overview

The Lab Database is a web based system for keeping track of a lab's plasmids and strains.
The Lab Database Server can run on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. And it can be accessed using any major browser including: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera.
Two different versions of the system are available Standard and Hosted.
The Standard Version - we will give you a copy of The Lab Database so you can install the system on your own computer server. It is capable of handling large databases using the built-in SQLite Database engin for both easy, reliable and speedy access. Optionally, you can install and use the freely available relational database engine MySQL.
The Hosted Version is a good option for those who do not wish to set up and maintain their own computer to host the database. For a monthly fee we will host a Standard Version of the database for you.
All versions come with limited installation and technical support via email. Though setting up the system is not particularly difficult, it does require some basic computer knowledge. In most cases where a computer savvy person is not available at your end we can remotely login to your computer and set up the system for you. However, if your support needs go beyond basic installation and/or you require additional support services including customized changes they are available for an additional fee.

Features

Please see the Videos Section for a more detailed look at the systems various features. The following are some of the systems basic features.
Easily create multiple customizable databases
Access to the database can be controlled by individual logins. There are three levels of access admin user, regular user, and public user.
Keywords that auto-complete
Ability to create links between records
Add sequence information to a record
Papers database that can autofill in paper meta information automagically when uploading the paper
Each record can contain a viewing only link for emailing collaborators, that allows others to see, but not edit an individual record without giving them access to the rest of the database. You can also mark records as public allowing public users who are not logged in to also gain viewing only access.
In addition to the built in standard fields, you can add your own fields. (admin login)
A pull down menu allows you to quickly browse and jump to any record in the database.
A Boolean (AND / OR / NOT) search function allows you to find just the records they are looking for.
You can attach files to each record. For example you could attach an annotated sequence of the vector or the protocol for expressing and purifying an expression vectors product.
Have an existing database? You can upload it and use the existing information. (admin login)
In an effort to ensure the integrity of the database, the system can automatically backup the database based on user definable settings. If something every goes wrong with your database you can easily restore it from one of these backup sets. (admin login)
You can easily download the database to your desktop for safekeeping or local viewing using programs such as Excel.
And Many More ...

Future Features ...

Ability to set user assigned permissions for read, write, and delete control of each record.
Complete record auditing allowing admins to see all see all activity associated with a record including: creation, editing, deletion, and viewing.
Addition of a Protocol Database with full indexing of attached Text files, Adobe Acrobat (pdf), and Microsoft Office Word Documents.
Improved interface for specifying primary sample and sample backup storage locations.