NBIA 6.5.3.1 Release Announcement Draft

The NBIA team is pleased to announce the release of version 6.4 of the National Biomedical Imaging Archive (NBIA). This release provides the following features and enhancements, which are briefly described on this page.

Branded NBIA

NBIA can now have branding applied to provide a custom look for users websites:

• Branding allows for custom graphics and verbiage and graphics to be applied.
• Links such as new user registration can be customized.
• Changes are limited to the branding folder making code maintenance easier.
• As an example the NBIA and TCIA data portals are built from the same code base,
  
  

Upgrade to Tomcat 7.0.85

NBIA is now run on the Tomcat server 7.0.85 incorporating the latest security fixes.

Standalone Download Manager

A compiled installable version of Download Manager has been created:

• Allows continued usage of Download Manager after Oracle stops supporting Java Web Start
• Tested on Windows, Mac, Debian and CentOS
• Notification of when updates are available
• Manifest files can be shared for both public and private collections with integrated security
• Soon to be available in the app stores

Improved Download Manager Directory Namingg

Download Manager can now name directories based on the content of the images

• Allows for more descriptive directories
  
  

Expanded REST API

The REST API has been greatly expanded. The new methods available allows for complete applications to be build on the API outside the NBIA application

Improved LDAP Support

The User Access Toolkit can now be linked to LDAP to receive group and user information

Documentation and Support

Detailed release notes and a user's guide is available.

For groups interested in installing NBIA 6.4 locally, consult the NBIA 6.5.3.1 Installation Guide.