Introduction
WinQBase is database software for calibration laboratories that keeps track of laboratory resources as well as its customers, equipment provided for calibrations and other essentials. Client app interacts with calibration software Caliber to create, manage and run calibration procedures. Calibration results are processed by WinQbase again to provide calibration certificates and keep records in central database.
The system holds history of changes that is easy to browse through and can recall past records if needed. The central database that stores all WinQBase as well as all Caliber resources can be backed-up using native MySQL or MSSQL tools.
WinQBase is based on client – server topology consisting of one central database server and several client PCs that access the data over local area network. Diagram chart below shows an example of such system and its interactions:
WinQServer is the backbone of WinQbase system, managing its central database and providing data access to users via client applications (WinQBase) installed on their local PCs. This concept allows simultaneous work of multiple client stations within WinQBase system all while maintaining database integrity.
The server side includes two utilities: WinQConv and WinQMonitor. WinQConv is used to migrate data from previous versions of WinQBase. WinQMonitor is graphical user interface for server setup, management and monitoring. Both tools as well as the entire server side of WinQbase system shall be managed by system administrators only.