A low cost configuration management database using commercial off the shelf (COTS) open database compliant (ODBC) software

摘要

A sophisticated, low-cost Configuration Management Database (CMD) has been developed for the Active Array Measurement Test Bed (AAMTB) at the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Indiana (NAVSURFWARCENDIV). By choosing threeflexible COTS programs that feature object-oriented models, a common programming language, and ODBC compliance, the software development and project cost was minimized.This paper describes how the database provides recording and retrieval of comprehensive hardware and software configurations of measurement test scans. Details of our database structure, including its advantages and limitations are also presented.