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* [[The Making of IMSMA|History]]
* [[Portal:Using IMSMANG|Using IMSMA{{IMSMANG}}]]* [[Portal:IMSMA NG Administration|{{IMSMANG}} Administration]]* [[Portal:Remote_Entry|IMSMA AdministrationRemote Entry]]
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* [[Portal:Remote_Entry|Remote Entry]]
* [[Portal:Business Intelligence|Business Intelligence]]
* [[Portal:GIS|GIS]]
* [[Portal:Technical_Notes|Technical Notes]]
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| style="color:#000;" | <div id="mp-tfa" id="mf-nec" style="padding:2px 5px">IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> The '''Information Management System for Mine Action''' is an information management system a software designed to support the complex information management needs of the mine action communityfor decision support, monitoring and reporting. Core elements of IMSMAinclude a <supabbr title="Open source object-relational database management system">NGPostgreSQL</supabbr> include a MySQL database for storing and tracking mine action information engine and the various relationships among the data, a geographic information system (GIS) for analyzing and displaying geospatial information on maps and a reporting tool for generating reports of the data stored in the system. Its [[Understanding Configuration Options| client-/server architecture ]] enables stand-alone installations to support for small [http://www.mineaction.org/ mine action programmes with one or two users ] as well as networked client/server installations for large programmes with 50 or more many users distributed across multiple sites and organisations. Additionally, IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> can be paired with several connected to supporting components that directly interact with the IMSMA<sup>NG<system. This includes the [[IMSMA Staging Area]] for advanced analytics and reporting as well more common tools like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/sup> systemMicrosoft_Excel Microsoft Excel].
[[Core Design Concepts|Designed with ''flexibility to support a range of uses'' and ''usability'']] at heart, IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> is [[Portal:IMSMA_NG_Administration#Customisation|very adaptable and can also be continuously customised ]] by individual programmes to suit their changing information management needs. This includes defining the type of mine action data to store in IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> and the relationships among the types, the forms used to enter collect information in the data into the system field and the workflows that match the current or desired information model- such as for instance [http://www.gichd.org/operations/land-release-and-operational-efficiency/overview/ land release]. So, significant Significant attention must should be paid when setting up and customising IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> to support a programme’s information management needs and make sure that it is adapted to get the most out needs of the systemall staff and external stakeholders.''</div>
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| style="color:#000; padding:2px 5px 5px;" | <div id="mp-dyk" id="mf-nec">First released in 1998, IMSMA is deployed now the primary softwarein more than '''1,200''' installations mine action and is installed in '''5747''' countries, . IMSMA includes built-in flexibility to support a variety of information management needs, ranging from the largest humanitarian programs in the world to the smallest. IMSMA provides humanitarian organizations organisations and planners with the necessary information to enhance project efficiency and maximize the value of limited resources.</div>
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  {{TOC right}}__NOEDITSECTION__==What is IMSMA?==__NOEDITSECTION__IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> is an information management system designed to For GICHD support the complex information management needs of the mine action community. Core elements of IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> include a MySQL database for storing and tracking mine action information and the various relationships among the data, a geographic information system (GIS) for analyzing and displaying geospatial information on maps and a reporting tool for generating reports of the data stored in the system. Its client-server architecture enables stand-alone installations to support small programmes with one or two users as well as networked installations for [[Image:IMSMANG Video.jpg|thumb|left|350px|link=http://www.gichd.org/fileadmin/user_upload/video/IMSMA_demo_video/Demo_final.swf|alt=Watch the demo video|'''''Click on the image to watch the {{IMSMANG}} demo video''''']] large programmes with 50 or more users distributed across multiple sites and organisations. Additionally, IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> can be paired with several supporting components that directly interact with the IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> system. Designed with flexibility to support a range of usesyour country, IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> can also be customised by individual programmes refer to suit their changing information management needs. This includes defining the type of mine action data to store in IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> and the relationships among the types, the forms used to enter the data into the system and the workflows that match the current or desired information model. So, significant attention must be paid when setting up and customising IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> to support a programme’s information management needs and to get the most out of the system.'' <br clear="all"/><center>{| style="text-align:right;" cellpadding=15| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[The Making of IMSMAInformation Management Team]]'''| width="5%" || style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | [[File:COREDESIGN TOPpage.png|300px]]<br/>'''[[Core Design Concepts]]'''<br/>[[File:COREDESIGN BOTTOM.png|300px]]| width="5%" || style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[IMSMANG Suite]]'''|}</center> ==Establishing IMSMA as your Information Management System==__NOEDITSECTION__This section describes the process for understanding and documenting the important pieces of an information model for implementing in IMSMANG. This chapter covers the pieces in detail and provides guidance and suggestions to information managers for making key decisions when establishing IMSMANG as their information management system.  <centerdiv>{| style="width: 85%;" cellpadding=10| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[Understanding Mine Action Information Management]]'''| [[Image:Understanding-and-documenting-information-model-arrow.png]]| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[Understanding IMSMA Information Model]]'''| [[Image:Understanding-and-documenting-information-model-arrow.png]]'''| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[Understanding IMSMA Workflows and Business Rules]]'''| [[Image:Understanding-and-documenting-information-model-arrow.png]]| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; -moz-border-radius: 8px; -webkit-border-radius: 8px; border-radius: 8px;" | '''[[Understanding Configuration Options]]'''
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''Steps for Understanding and Documenting an Information Model''
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''This section explains how mine action data is represented in the IMSMA system.''
*[[IMSMA's Key Concepts and Information Model]]
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==Getting Started with IMSMA==__NOEDITSECTION__
When an information manager has a thorough understanding of the information requirements for the programme, the next step are to install the software and begin customising IMSMANG to accommodate these needs. This section provides instructions for customising IMSMANG’s core features to match the needs of an individual programme. It includes instructions for viewing, adding, editing, deleting and translating predefined data and custom data. System administrators perform these tasks during the initial set up of IMSMANG and during routine management of the system.
 
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