Mentor Components

This page provides an overview of the various components that make up a Calytrix Mentor system:

Mentor Server

The Mentor Server is the central component. It manages the database, controls access and allows any number of users to securely connect.

Mentor Server features:

• Can be installed on Unix, Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X. The preferred operating system is Linux Fedora Core 4 or later.
• Uses an SQL database to store the Mentor data models. Currently supported databases are PostgreSQL and MySQL. Other databases including Oracle can be supported on request.
• Uses the Apache HTTPD web server for all access to the data. Users can configure the Apache HTTPD web server for extra security.
• Manages user access at three separate levels.
• Allows for multiple scenarios within the same database.
• Supports multiple independent databases concurrently.

Mentor Client

The Mentor Client provides the main user interface to the system, and can be run from most modern web browsers without the need to install any additional software.

Mentor Client features:

• Runs on Microsoft Windows, Unix or Apple MacOS X.
• Uses Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, or any other modern Javascript enabled web browser to connect to the Mentor Server in a secure and controlled way.
• Takes advantage of the familiar web browser paradigms to ensure ease of use.

Mentor Data Entry Tool

The Mentor Data Entry Tool is a standalone database application that allows Assessors to download and rate individual measures in an intuitive manner. These scores, comments and artefacts can then be uploaded to the Mentor Server.

Mentor Data Entry Tool features:

• Can be used on Laptops/PCs, mobile Tablet PCs or PDAs.
• Stores assessment data in a local database for offline ratings.
• Supports multiple users.
• Intuitive, web based user interface, optimised for use on Tablet PCs and PDAs.
• Controlled and secure access to the Mentor Server.

Mentor Ground Truth Framework

The Mentor Ground Truth Framework is an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows applications to access the Mentor database and insert objective ratings and artefacts. These ratings and artefacts could be based upon results extracted from an analysis of log files produced by simulation network traffic.

Mentor Ground Truth Framework features:

• HTTP based API means that Ground Truth Plug-ins can be written in any language on any platform.
• Secure and controlled access to the Mentor Server.
• Complete freedom in design for the user.
• Fully documented sample plug-in written in Java.

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