Optional Parameters
As stated in previous sections there are a number of different types of parameters that can be defined in the i2b2 Administration module. Depending where they are defined will determine how the i2b2 behaves. Here is a recap of the different types of parameters.
Type of Parameter |
Description |
Hive Parameters |
- Affects the entire hive.
- Is not specific to a cell, user or project.
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Cell Parameters |
- Specific to the cell in which it is defined.
- Does not affect other cells in the hive.
- Is not specific to a user or project.
|
User Parameters |
- Specific to the user in which it is defined.
- Does not affect other users.
- Is not specific to any one project.
|
Project Parameters |
- Specific to the project in which it is defined.
- Does not affect other projects.
- Will affect all users who have access to the project.
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Project User Parameters |
- Specific to the user and the project in which it is defined.
- Does not affect other users within the project.
- Does not affect other projects the user has access to.
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The sections that follow will contain information about additional parameters that can be entered into the i2b2 Administration Module.
