Key Concepts

Organization Hierarchy refers to the structured arrangement of an organization's entities in a tiered system, where each level inherits certain configuration settings from its parent level. This hierarchical structure enhances data security and access management, ensuring that users or user groups have appropriate permissions based on their organizational level.

Metadata is essentially data about data. Metadata consists of key-value pairs that provide supplementary information about archived documents, enhancing their organization and identification. It is crucial for data validation in orchestration, ensuring that data meets required standards and criteria.

Endpoint is a specific URL or address that allows external systems to connect and interact with LDAS. It facilitates the integration and communication between different systems.

Instrument refers to the specific tools required for laboratory operations, while Instrument Type categorizes these tools into groups such as Centrifuges, Agitators, and Microscopes. This categorization helps in managing and organizing the instruments effectively.

A workflow  is a sequence of tasks designed to achieve a specific business goal, often automated to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. In a lab setting, it involves executing processes using a BPMN model, where tasks and events are carried out in parallel or sequentially.

A model in Camunda BPMN is a graphical representation of a business process using the BPMN standard, incorporating elements like tasks, events, gateways, and flows to define the sequence and logic of the process.

Primary Storage is where your data is initially stored for short-term, frequent access. Based on your archival policy, this data is then moved to Seconadary storage, which is designed for long-term, low-cost storage. The data remains in secondary storage until it reaches its retention date.

An archival policy defines the conditions and metadata for managing the lifecycle of folders in archival, including settings like End Date, Archival Period, Retention Period, and Restore Period. It ensures systematic handling of folders, with automatic calculation of dates such as Archive Date, Deletion Date, and Restoration End Date.

Agents facilitate communication between instruments or their software and LDAS, enabling efficient data exchange. Connectors in LDAS transform instrument data into standardized formats, ensuring seamless integration.