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Ed-Fi ODS / API

Databases

Database Overview


The Ed-Fi ODS / API uses several databases for various aspects of the application and to store data for each sandbox. The table below summarizes the databases with a brief statement of the creation method and purpose.

Database

Method

Purpose

EdFi_Ods_Empty

Database Scripts

An empty database used for code generation when building the solution.

EdFi_Ods_Minimal_Template

SQL Scripts

A template database used to create empty sandboxes.

EdFi_Ods_Populated_Template

SQL Backup

A template database populated with sample data used to create sample data sandboxes.

EdFi_Bulk

Entity Framework Code First

A database that stores bulk upload files and tracking information.

EdFi_Admin

Entity Framework Code First

A database containing administration configuration information specific to the ODS / API.

EdFi_SecurityEntity Framework Code FirstA database containing security configuration information.

In addition to these databases, copies of either the minimal or populated template databases are made for each sandbox in the environment.

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