DataFerrett: Browser for the TheDataWeb  

A collaboration between the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control     

 Email:
 dsd_ferrett@census.gov

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 Toll Free: 866-437-0171

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TheDataWeb Publisher

TheDataWeb Publisher is a tool that is being developed to help data providers put their data on TheDataWeb (and automatically in DataFerrett). Using TheDataWeb Publisher you can do a number of things. You can use the tool to describe a data file (define metadata) and then publish it to TheDataWeb and also load that data file into a MySQL database. Or, you can simply define and publish the metadata for a data file that you already have loaded in another database. Or, you can use it simply publish a metadata file that you created manually. You will also be able to use TheDataWeb Publisher to interactively modify metadata that you’ve already loaded.

Metadata is the information that defines a dataset and the variables, or items, found within that dataset. This includes the name of the Data Collection, the name of each dataset within that collection, the time period for the dataset, and the name, description, and values of each item in the dataset, as well as other information.

Download the beta version of TheDataWeb MetaData Publisher software NOW!

System requires you to have 140 MB space to accommodate the unzipped TheDataWeb Publisher files. TheDataWeb Publisher installation includes TheDataWeb Publisher application, MySql, Tomcat, DataFerrett application, and the DataFerrett metadata database.

1. Download the publisher.zip file (50 MB) to your desktop.
2. Unzip the downloaded file to somewhere where you will know where to find it.
3. In the directory where it was unzipped run the Setup.exe file.
4. Follow the Wizard instructions to set up TheDataWeb Publisher.

DataFerrett MIF Description

Please call the DataFerrett Help Desk for assistance toll free at 1-866-437-0171.

Last update: 5/14/2004