Build 2b Deliverables
This page lists and provides links to the deliverables for PDS 2010 Build 2b release (1/31/2012). The Build 2b deliverables consist of the PDS4 documents and the PDS 2010 system software distribution (including documentation).
Build 2b Documents, Schemas and Examples
For PDS4 Product Documents, please refer to Build 2a Deliverables Documents.
- XML Schemas – Generic XML Schemas
- Data Dictionary – The abridged version (PDF) contains full definitions but not all the fine detail or repetition necessary to support the underlying Information Model.
- Data Provider’s Handbook (PDF) – An archiving guide to PDS4 data standards.
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Building Labels Under PDS4 Build 2 (Instructions are coming soon).
- Examples: Products and Archive – A set of products, collections, bundles, and packages that illustrates design concepts and goals.
Build 2b Software
System software release 2.1.0 represents the software portion of the Build 2b delivery. A high-level description of this release can be found in the corresponding RDD. Each software package includes documentation covering the installation and operation of the software.
Software Build Documents
Design Specifications
- General System SRD (PDF)
- Harvest Tool SRD/SDD (PDF)
- Preparation Tools SRD/SDD (PDF)
- Registry Service SRD/SDD (PDF)
- Report Service SRD/SDD (PDF)
- Search Service SRD/SDD (PDF)
- Search Protocol (PDF)
- Security Service SRD/SDD (PDF)
RFA and FAQ
- RFA: Request For Actions (Build 2b (PDF)) and (Build 2c+ (PDF)) and (Build 2b & 2c+ (XLS)), March 2012
- FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions can be seen from FAQ – PDS4 Build 2b page (HTML).