Getting Started with EPDM v1.2

The EPDM (Educator Preparation Data Model) technology solution is made up of the Ed-Fi ODS (Operational Data Store), a companion API (Application Programming Interface), with extensions for EPDM, referred to collectively as the Ed-Fi ODS / API with EPDM.

This documentation outlines the steps necessary to download, configure, and deploy the Ed-Fi ODS / API with EPDM in a variety of environments.

Audience

This documentation is for technical professionals who work with educational data, including business analysts, database administrators, and software developers. The primary audiences are developers and hosts of ODS / API platforms, but developers of client applications may find this information useful. 

Tested Configurations

The Ed-Fi ODS / API configuration described in this documentation has been tested with the following software configurations:

  • Windows Server 2022, Windows 10

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (Developer Edition, Standard Edition, or Enterprise Edition)

  • PostgreSQL 13.x

  • Visual Studio 2022 (Community or higher)

  • Ed-Fi ODS/API v7.2

 

Contents

Find out more about how to begin using the Ed-Fi ODS / API: