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[Mohamed Bangura <mbangs87@xxxxxxxxx>]

Will try to pilot one of the options given and will get back to you
for further assistance.

Thanks a lot.
On 3/1/17, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I understand, and what you propose can be done - it is the way things used
> to be done 10 years ago.
>
> I just wanted to point out that there are many problems with such a setup,
> for example every time you make a change to the form, you will have to make
> sure all the installations get updated. If you want to upgrade to a new
> version, you will have to do that for each installation.
>
> This is why we have implemented two other solutions for offline data
> collection, namely local storage in the browser or on Android devices.
>
> On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Mohamed Bangura <mbangs87@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for your swift response Knut but the  problem here is that the
>> data collectors will be collecting the data in the sea where they can
>> only get internet access once in a month and the data needs to be
>> collected on a daily basis.
>>
>> Thats the reason why i thought about an option where they will be
>> saving the data to a local server and then probably upload
>> automatically when they are in town.
>>
>> On 3/1/17, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > Hi Mohamed,
>> >
>> > If you are only collecting aggregate data, the data entry will still
>> > work
>> > offline with data stored in the browser and synched when you get
>> > online.
>> So
>> > then you dont have to have local installations.
>> >
>> > Having lots of local installations can easily become very complicated
>> > and
>> > costly. The other alternative is to use Android apps for offline.
>> >
>> > Knut
>> >
>> > On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 10:43 AM, Mohamed Bangura <mbangs87@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Dear all,
>> >>
>> >> I am trying to pilot DHIS2 in another organization that is not Health
>> >> related.From what i have done,it's possible.
>> >>
>> >> I have set up the server,designed the forms and customized the
>> >> application to suit the needs of the organization.
>> >>
>> >> I am thinking about installing DHIS2 on local servers  and sync them
>> >> with the main DHIS2 server which will be online.Users will input the
>> >> data offline to their local servers since internet is a major
>> >> challenge.The data will automatically go to the main server when the
>> >> local server is connected to the internet.
>> >>
>> >> Want to know if this could be achieved with the DHIS2 and please
>> >> assist me on how to do it if it's possible.
>> >>
>> >> Thank you for your cooperation.
>> >>
>> >> Mohamed.
>> >>
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>> > --
>> > Knut Staring
>> > Dept. of Informatics, University of Oslo
>> > Norway: +4791880522
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>> > http://dhis2.org
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Knut Staring
> Dept. of Informatics, University of Oslo
> Norway: +4791880522
> Skype: knutstar
> http://dhis2.org
>