1. IWIS Migration SDD CIMMYT, INT. December 1999

2. Agenda u u Introduction u u Why Migration u u The Migration Project u u The Migration Process u u The Migration Product (IWIS for NT/SQLS) u u Demonstration

3. Introduction u u Project supported by Wheat Program u u In-house software development project u u Large scale project u u Impact on wheat breeding programs

4. Why Migration u u The problem u u The challenge u u The solution

5. Why Migration u u The problem u uIncreasing maintenance cost and/or complete termination of maintenance for hardware & software platforms (Vax/S1032) u uHigh risk on proprietary operating systems u u DEC - VAX (COMPAQ) u u COMPUSERVE - S1032 (CCA) u uLimited ability to integrate/incorporate new technologies (Windows UI, Desktop Tools, Web- enabling) u uLimited ability to respond to changing user needs (breeders’ needs)

6. Why Migration u u The challenge u uKeep running day to day system operations u uReproduce core functions on downsized systems (Windows NT) u uBudget and time u uVAX-only software (statistical packages, software compilers)

7. Why Migration u u The Solution u uIWIS for NT/SQLS Version 1.0

8. The Migration Project u u Hardware & software platform migration u u Core functions replication u u Integrated applications architecture

9. Hardware & software platform migration The Migration Project VAX/S1032 DB Storage Vax host-based system Batch processing oriented Vax terminal user interface Proprietary database system (S1032) WINDOWS NT / SQLS DB Storage ServerClient User Interface Processing Vax Local Area Network-based system Interactive processing oriented Windows user interface Open database system (SQL) Terminal Processing User Interface

10. Core functions replication The Migration Project Pedigree Management (WPMS) Data Management (WDMS) Field Books Management (WPFBS) Germplasm Bank (WGBS) International Nurseries (WINS)

11. Core functions replication The Migration Project Pedigree Management (WPMS) Syntactical analysis of crosses & selections Unique identification of crosses & selections (CID,SID) Semantic interpretation of crosses & selections Genealogy tree generation Purdy notation expansion Genetic relationships quantification Foreign material introduction

12. Core functions replication The Migration Project Field Books Management (WPFBS) Selections Crossing Block Segregating material for selection Labels & tags Screening international nurseries F1 for historic & development Yield international nurseries Free designs

13. Core functions replication The Migration Project Data Management (WDMS) Environmental data management Data quality & validation Genetic data management Electronic data input Phenotypic & genetic data queries Phenotypic data management Alpha lattice statistical analysis

14. Core functions replication The Migration Project Germplasm Bank (WGBS) Passport data management Logistic data management Seed inventory Evaluation data management Seed increment

15. Core functions replication The Migration Project International Nurseries (WINS) International nurseries data management Cooperator data management Phytosanitary Certificates International nurseries distribution & shipment

16. Integrated applications architecture The Migration Project System Operations’ Perspective Task/Function 1 Function/Task 1 Function/Task 2 Function/Task n Query Tools Report Tools Update Tools Operating SystemDatabase System Network System Developer’s Perspective Breeder’s Perspective Application 1 Application 2 Application n

17. The Migration Process u u Project definition u uDatabase architecting u uApplications architecting u u Software development u uData conversion u uApplications programming u u Software deployment u uUser access definition & profiles u uInstallation procedures (Set up) u uApplications testing u uUser training & on-line helps

18. The Migration Product