---
type: entity
title: easydb
tags: [software, database, education, media-database, asset-management, university-greifswald]
related: [universitatsrechenzentrum-urz, easydb-metadata-management, easydb-sharing-workflow, zentrale-datenspeicherung]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_studium_lehre_easydb.md"]
---

# EasyDB

**EasyDB** (also referred to as **easydb**) is a specialized media database provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] for members of the [[universitat-greifswald]]. It is utilized within the "Study & Teaching" (Studium & Lehre) context. Its primary purpose is the tagging, organization, presentation, and sharing of media files, specifically images.

## Functional Scope
EasyDB focuses on the archival and presentation layer of media management. This distinguishes it from [[zentrale-datenspeicherung]], which is intended for active collaborative work.

## Organizational Logic
The system employs a two-tier organizational structure:
- **Pools**: The primary storage unit. Every file must reside in exactly one pool.
- **Mappen (Folders)**: Thematic groupings. A single file can be associated with multiple mappen via drag-and-drop, allowing for flexible categorization without duplicating the file.

## Technical Features
- **Metadata**: Uses customizable input masks (defaulting to **Dublin Core**) to ensure structured data entry.
- **Import**: Includes a **Doublette-Check** to identify potential duplicate files during upload.
- **External Access**: Supports the generation of secure download links for external users.

## Access and Security
- **Authentication**: Access is managed via the [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]].
- **Permissions**: Access to pools is restricted, but specific files or groups can be shared via [[easydb-sharing-workflow]].