eValuate (alpha v1.0) Release Notes

version 1.0 released  22nd September 2010

+ Overview

eValuate is an open source, customizable software developed in modular format that can be used in academic/non academic organization for performance appraisal. The web based (jsp & mysql) grading system uses relative & absolute grading methods.

+ Issue Summary

This list covers some of the known problems with eValuate (alpha v1.0)  which will be resolved in future releases.
All types of grading methods:
Relative grading
CGPA calculation
Grading as per grading frequency
Browser
Compatibility with Internet Explorer
Linux and Unix
eValuate may have difficulty in installation on LINUX and UNIX.

+ Troubleshooting

This software may give problems if Mysql connection will not be established properly.
Also errors can come up if the folder is not put at the proper location as per explained in the installation guide.

+ How to Install?

1. After you have downloaded the zipped file (evaluate.zip), The zipped file contains
            a. evaluate.war
            b. README.txt
            c. COPYING.txt
EXTRACT the zipped file and copy the evaluate.war file into your $CATALINA_HOME  (For eg.    ../tomcat/webapps/(here))
Otherwise, if you are the Tomcat Manager, then go to http://HOSTNAME:PORT/manager/html and DEPLOY evaluate.war
2. Open your browser and type the URL http://HOSTNAME:PORT/evaluate HOSTNAME - localhost, 127.0.0.1 or network IP address.
PORT - The port on which your webserver(Tomcat) is running.Default port: 8080.
3. A registration page will appear. Enter your details as the Administrator of the application.
Warning: Remember the User Id and Password. It will be required for logging into to application.
4. Then, submit the page and another form for DATABASE creation and connection will appear.
5. Enter the details of
 The Hostname of the machine where the MySql server resides. (If on the same machine - Default: localhost or 127.0.0.1, otherwise specify the network IP address)
The Port number at which the MySql service is running (Default port: 3306)
You will be required to give the MySql username and password.
The NAME of the database. Default: evaluate

6. Then, submit the page. All the requirements will be installed and you will be automatically redirected to the index page of the application.
7. Login as Administrator with the details provided in (3)

Announcement

  • We have launched an open source community named JIYOU !
  • eValuate alpha v 1.0 is a open source software released on 22nd September 2010 under this community
  • This community is started with the aim of selfless social development and will have products related to the same.

 


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