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Hands-on Metadata Management Training
Connecting Metadata to a Data Clearinghouse Using Compusult's Meta Manager

Course Description (Download a PDF version of our Training Brochure)

Connecting data holdings to a clearinghouse via standardized formats has become a priority. Users need to easily locate information about the datasets they are accessing. This is especially the case when collections are to be searchable from data clearinghouses such as the GeoConnections Discovery Portal or FGDC.

This three-day comprehensive course will introduce the Federal Geographic Data Committee's (FGDC) metadata standard, describe the components of the standard, and provide step by step instructions on how to build, connect and administer a metadata database using Compusult's Meta Manager. An overview of international metadata standards, clearinghouse nodes and gateways will also be given.

Course Objectives:
You Will Learn How To

Take full advantage of Meta Manager's capabilities.

Configure and manage the Meta Manager application environment.

Develop metadata for sample datasets and to validate the metadata for use in a clearinghouse.

Design an FGDC-compliant relational metadata database.

Migrate legacy metadata to a relational database.

Work confidently with a metadata standard in a data clearinghouse environment.

Map internal metadata definitions to the GEO Profile.

Optimize database and clearinghouse connectivity performance

There are three versions of the course, each one tailored to a different operating environment.

Microsoft® Windows Environment with Microsoft® Microsoft Access
Unix Environment with Oracle® or Sybase®
Microsoft® Windows Environment with Oracle®, SQLServer®, Sybase®

Who Needs to Attend

This course is valuable for administrators, developers, managers, analysts, consultants, programmers and others who are, or will be, working in a data clearinghouse environment either supplying data to clearinghouses, managing metadata repositories and systems and/or managing a data clearinghouse. This course is especially valuable to all those organizations providing data to the GeoConnections Discovery Portal or the FGDC Clearinghouse.

Prerequisites

Students need a basic understanding of, and experience with, relational databases.

Course Content - 3 Days

Understanding the FGDC Metadata Standard

Hands-On Training

Throughout the course, extensive hands-on exercises guide you through the complete process of building and administering an FDGC-compliant metadata database and connecting this database to a data clearinghouse. Exercises include:

Defining the metadata
Creating and populating a metadata relational database
Loading and transferring data
Verifying your installation
Connecting and testing your server with a Compusult Clearinghouse Gateway
Configuring the master Meta Manager collection (Includes the ability for students to use their own sample data-bases).
Creating a new Meta Manager collection
Creating database table linkages
Configuring a new Meta Manager collection
Mapping compound elements using search overrides
Globally changing data element mappings
Executing the Meta Manager reporting functions
Configuring the Microsoft® Windows Meta Manager Server Registry

What is the FGDC Metadata Standard

Organization of the FGDC Standard

The Clearinghouse Concept

The Z39.50 Protocol
The GEO Profile

Introduction to Meta Manager

Meta Manager Components
Meta Manager Operation
Systems and Network Infrastructure

Installing Meta Manager

Meta Manager Installation Module
Meta Manager Server Installation
Meta Manager Administrator Installation
Launching the Meta Manager Administrative Interface
Meta Manager Server in a Microsoft Windows environment
Adding a New Server
Starting the Meta Manager Z39.50 Server
Managing Server Parameters
Editing or Deleting an Existing Server

Using Meta Manager

First-Time Use of the System
Configuring the Master Collection
Mapping Data to the Metadata Standard

Meta Data Mapping

First-Time Use of the System
Configuring the Master Collection
Mapping Data to the Metadata Standard
Creating a New Data Collection
Adding Tables to the Meta Manager Database Collection
Creating Table Relationships
Configuring/Editing a Data Collection
Mapping Elements in a Collection Using Database Values, Fixed Values and GCMD Keywords
Importing, Copying and Deleting Collections
Defining Search Parameters for Simple and Compound Elements

Troubleshooting

Testing and verifying your collection with a clearinghouse gateway
Configuring the Master Meta Manager Collection
Verifying clearinghouse connectivity and resolving problems
Troubleshooting the Meta Manager Server
Troubleshooting the Meta Manager Administrator

Course Materials

Participants will receive a detailed workbook containing presentation material, sample metadata records, references to on-line help, and a copy of the FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata.

On the final evening of the course, please join us for an iceberg/whale watching tour in the North Atlantic. Weather permitting of course.

Course Location

These courses are being held in the oldest city in North America, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

St. John's and its surrounding area has spectacular ocean scenery, including whale watching and the always dramatic icebergs.

A visit here reveals a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a thriving arts scene, wonderful attractions, an inviting lifestyle, charming streetscapes and significant historical sites. Visitors quickly discover why St. John's calls itself "The City of Legends".

Accommodations

Registration:
3 Easy Ways to register

Call: 1 888 388 8180

Email: marketing@compusult.net

Web: www.metadatamanager.com

We have made it that much easier to attend these courses by pre-booking rooms in the hotels adjacent or nearby the training facility. In addition to these hotels, there are numerous smaller hotels and cozy Bed a Breakfasts in the downtown area that you can book. Please see Course Schedule for pre-booked hotels and rates.

Course Fees

Course fees cover tuition, refreshments, and all course materials including participation in a special event on the final evening of the course.

Tuition per person:

$2,400

CAN

$1,500

USD

Payment Method

Course fees must be paid in advance of the course start date. For your convenience, Compusult Limited accepts Visa and Master Card credit card payments.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and full refund will be allowed if written cancellation is received at our offices at least ten business days prior to the course start date. Registrants who do not attend the course or do not cancel more than ten business days in advance are responsible for the full registration fee. You may transfer to a later date, provided the tuition has been paid in full. Compusult Limited will not be liable for airline or hotel penalties incurred due to canceled classes. Compusult Limited reserves the right to reschedule courses.

Course Schedule

Course 1

Using Compusult's Meta Manager:
Microsoft® Windows Environment with Microsoft® Access

June 4-6, 2002

St. John's Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John's, NF, A1C 1J3
Hotel Pre-booked: Delta Hotel, $155/night

www.sjcc.ca/sjcc/

July 23-25, 2002

Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, St. John's, NF, A1C 6K4
Hotel Pre-booked: Delta Hotel, $155/night

www.deltahotels.com

Course 2

Using Compusult's Meta Manager:
Unix Environment with Oracle® or Sybase®

June 25-27, 2002

Fairmont Newfoundland Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, NF, A1C 5W8
Hotel Pre-booked: Fairmont Newfoundland Hotel, $155/night

www.fairmont.com

Course 3

Using Compusult's Meta Manager:
Microsoft® Windows Environment with Oracle®, SQLServer®, Sybase®

July 9-11, 2002

St. John's Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John's, NF, A1C 1J3
Hotel Pre-booked: Battery Hotel & Suites, $99/night

www.sjcc.ca/sjcc/

Aug 6-8, 2002

Delta Hotel & Conference Centre, 120 New Gower Street, St. John's, NF, A1C 6K4
Hotel Pre-booked: Delta Hotel, $155/night

www.deltahotels.com