DARwin (Client/Server DARS)

In DARwin (the client/server version of DARS), Miami has developed a complete support system for the DARS program operating in a UNIX or NT server environment. DARS information is maintained in a relational database by a Windows-based client application. Audit requests are made through the Client Application, World Wide Web forms, or through the CAS web-based, student transfer advising system. Below are a few DARwin highlights:

Server:

• Operates in multiple Unix environments (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris) as well as Windows NT/2000
• Provides the ability to run multiple audits simultaneously
• Provides option to format output for the Web
• Localizes all the code necessary to connect to an institution's host student information system through a tightly integrated API procedure

Client:

• Runs on 32-bit Windows operating systems.
• Includes drop-down lists, radio buttons, drag-and-drop functionality, tree views, on-line help, and other user interface features to ease the development of degree audit rules.
• Provides for native connections to Oracle, DB2 and MS SQL Server.
  

Database:

• Uses a normalized relational database design.
• Works with Oracle, DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Provides conversion programs so current DARS mainframe clients can easily migrate to DARwin.
  

World Wide Web - Access

• Displaying Client/Server DARS Information
• Displaying DARS information using BannerWeb

  Examples and demonstrations are available at:
  
  http://www.dars.muohio.edu/WWW_Access.html

This document was last modified on 5/26/05.
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