This documentation outlines the steps necessary to download, configure, and deploy the Ed-Fi ODS (Operational Data Store) and companion API (Application Programming Interface), referred to collectively as the Ed-Fi ODS / API. The Ed-Fi ODS / API enables applications to read and write education data stored in an Ed-Fi ODS through a secure REST interface.
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 2019, Windows 10
Microsoft SQL Server (Developer Edition, Standard Edition, or Enterprise Edition)
- PostgreSQL 13.x
Visual Studio 2022 (Community or higher)
Contents
Find out more about how to begin using the Ed-Fi ODS / API: