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In deciding which which database platform to use HER managers will need to consider what functionailty they require as well as issues such as stability of software programs, performance, robustness, backup management and security. Server-based relational database management systems(RDBMS) such as SQL Server or Oracle will generally speaking suit very large databases with a high number of concurrent users, as they also have better stability, performance, security and backup procedures. However, desktop applications are generally easier to use, give more control over the database and have a cheaper license costs, perhaps suiting smaller databases with fewer concurrent users. exeGesIS SDM Ltd has developed a SQL Server backed version of their HBSMR software.
In deciding which which database platform to use HER managers will need to consider what functionailty they require as well as issues such as stability of software programs, performance, robustness, backup management and security. Server-based relational database management systems([RDBMS|Glossary#RDBMS|target=_blank']) such as SQL Server or Oracle will generally speaking suit very large databases with a high number of concurrent users, as they also have better stability, performance, security and backup procedures. However, desktop applications are generally easier to use, give more control over the database and have a cheaper license costs, perhaps suiting smaller databases with fewer concurrent users. exeGesIS SDM Ltd has developed a SQL Server backed version of their HBSMR software.
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In 2004 the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts, who curate the four Welsh Regional Historic Environment Records, embarked on a collaborative venture to produce a bespoke, web based database system, running in MySQL and having an integrated web GIS, to accommodate all four HERs. Since then the system has continued to develop and is now called HEROS (Historic Environment Record Open System).
As in England the four Welsh Historic Environment Records had their origins in paper records in the 1970s, but from the early 1980s moved through various computer driven systems until the mid 2000s. In 2004 the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts, who curate the HERs, embarked on a collaborative venture which culminated in an open source, MIDAS compliant, web based database system, running in MySQL, having an integrated web GIS and image management system, to accommodate all four Regional HERs. The software, which continues to develop, has an integrated public front end, accessible through the [Archwilio|http://www.archwilio.org.uk|target='_blank'] web site, and also delivers HER data through an android app. The software has the advantage of general accessibility through any internet browser and no ongoing licensing costs. The system is now managed by the [HEROS|http://heros.software|target='_blank'] (Historic Environment Record Open System) partnership.
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Scottish SMRs as a rule received their core data as a download from the National Monuments Record for Scotland. Software was either developed in house, or latterly has been purchased from commercial software companies. The biggest issue faced in Scotland was getting the Scottish local authorities to accept the need for development of an SMR/HER in the absence of a statutory requirement, East Dunbartonshire and City of Dundee are still without this essential level of provision. Historic Scotland is currently working with the Councils to address this problem.
Scottish SMRs as a rule received their core data as a download from the National Monuments Record for Scotland. Software was either developed in house, or latterly has been purchased from commercial software companies.
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Nationally agreed terminology ([thesauri|Glossay#Thesaurus|target='_blank']) can be incorporated into database systems (through features such as controlled terminology fields, standard queries and reports), to facilitate their day-to-day use by HER officers and ensure consistency of recording (see [B.7|SectionB.7]). The terminology is now largely the responsibility of FISH and the [FISH Terminology Working Group|Glossary#FISH Terminology Working Group|target='_blank'], although some of the word-lists are managed behalf of FISH by Historic England. Some of the most commonly used are available to view online via the [Historic England website|http://thesaurus.historicengland.org.uk/|target='_blank'], or are downloadable from the [FISH website|http://fishforum.weebly.com/download-fish-terminology.html|target='_blank'] in a variety of formats including PDF, XLS and CSV files.
Nationally agreed terminology ([thesauri|Glossary#Thesaurus|target='_blank']) can be incorporated into database systems (through features such as controlled terminology fields, standard queries and reports), to facilitate their day-to-day use by HER officers and ensure consistency of recording (see [B.7|SectionB.7]). The terminology is now largely the responsibility of FISH and the [FISH Terminology Working Group|Glossary#FISH Terminology Working Group|target='_blank'], although some of the word-lists are managed behalf of FISH by Historic England. Some of the most commonly used are available to view online via the [Historic England website|http://thesaurus.historicengland.org.uk/|target='_blank'], or are downloadable from the [FISH website|http://fishforum.weebly.com/download-fish-terminology.html|target='_blank'] in a variety of formats including PDF, XLS and CSV files.
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