# Operational management **URL:** https://datashield.discourse.group/c/tech-theme-operational-management/19.md [Latest](https://datashield.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://datashield.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://datashield.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Operational management category](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/about-the-operational-management-category/768)
**Author:** [@asm](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/asm)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Results of R Lint code scan](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/results-of-r-lint-code-scan/1580)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 12:55 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/results-of-r-lint-code-scan/1580 "2026-09-17T12:55:41Z")
We are using “R lint” for code checking, it is producsing numerous messages about the use of “::”. For example: Don’t use :: to access data.table, which is already imported from data.table. Do you prefer the use of “… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-08-21](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-08-21/1551)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 11:45 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-08-21/1551 "2026-08-19T11:45:33Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 21st August 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-08-21 S… --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this today (24/06/2026)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-today-24-06-2026/1505)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 00:11 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-today-24-06-2026/1505 "2026-06-24T00:11:11Z")
Due to meeting I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD Drop-in meeting today, Wednesday Morning (24/06/2026). Stuart --- ## [New package list](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-package-list/1503)
**Author:** [@olly](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/olly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 14:39 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/new-package-list/1503 "2026-06-11T14:39:09Z")
I’ve been putting together a new list of packages which pulls in information from the package itself, CRAN and GitHub. This all gets updated daily so new releases etc should automatically appear. I’ve had to make a few g… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-05-29](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-05-29/1483)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 09:17 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-05-29/1483 "2026-06-01T09:17:47Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 29th May 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-05-29 It … --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this week (20/05/2026)](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week-20-05-2026/1482)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 10:00 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week-20-05-2026/1482 "2026-05-18T10:00:51Z")
Due to DataSHIELD SC meeting I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD Drop-in meeting on Wednesday Morning (20/05/2026). Stuart --- ## [Unable to attend DataSHIELD Drop-In this week](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week/1477)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 10:53 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/unable-to-attend-datashield-drop-in-this-week/1477 "2026-04-20T10:53:43Z")
Due to another commitment I won’t be able to attend this weeks DataSHIELD drop-in meeting on Wednesday Morning (22/04/2026). Stuart --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-04-17](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-04-17/1476)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 15:38 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2026-04-17/1476 "2026-04-13T15:38:13Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 17th April 2026 at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting Please add any item you wish to discuss to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2026-04-17 --- ## [Use of STATO Ontology for description of packages](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/use-of-stato-ontology-for-description-of-packages/1415)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2026 20:38 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/use-of-stato-ontology-for-description-of-packages/1415 "2026-01-11T20:38:48Z")
I have been looking at improving the description of Packages, in particular their capabilities/purpose. To this end I have been looking at the STATO Ontology which contains descriptions of statistical methods (“objective… --- ## [Refresh of Analysis Profiles](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/refresh-of-analysis-profiles/1364)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2025 11:50 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/refresh-of-analysis-profiles/1364 "2025-10-19T11:50:51Z")
A refresh of Analysis Profiles is planning, e.g. update with the latest dsBase and dsTinyverse. I am seeking information if project wish to extend to Packages contained in the Analysis Profile they are using. --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-09-19](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-09-19/1334)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2025 10:59 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-09-19/1334 "2025-09-17T10:59:51Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 19th September at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting You can add to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-09-19 --- ## [Release 6.3.3 of dsBase and dsBaseClient](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/release-6-3-3-of-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient/1265)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 21:08 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/release-6-3-3-of-dsbase-and-dsbaseclient/1265 "2025-06-24T21:08:50Z")
Due to the removal of the “panelaggregation” package from the CRAN it appears a 6.3.3 release of dsBaseClient (and dsBase) is required. Stuart --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-06-27](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-06-27/1263)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 09:04 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-06-27/1263 "2025-06-24T09:04:27Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 27th June at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting You can add to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-06-27 --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-05-16](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-05-16/1248)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2025 08:22 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-05-16/1248 "2025-05-15T08:22:19Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 16th May at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting You can add to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-05-16 --- ## [Technical Core Meeting Interval](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-meeting-interval/1226)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2025 09:44 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-meeting-interval/1226 "2025-04-08T09:44:08Z")
It has been proposed to change the gap between Technical Core Meeting from 3 weeks to 6 weeks. What are peoples opinions? --- ## [12-03-2025: Drop-In Meeting](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/12-03-2025-drop-in-meeting/1216)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2025 16:44 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/12-03-2025-drop-in-meeting/1216 "2025-03-11T16:44:48Z")
Sorry but I will not be able to attend the “Drop-In Meeting” tomorrow (12-03-2025). Stuart --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-02-21](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-02-21/1191)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 10:03 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-02-21/1191 "2025-02-19T10:03:02Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 21th Feb at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Link to Zoom Meeting You can add to the agenda at Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-02-21 --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2025-01-31](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-01-31/1189)
**Author:** [@demetris.avraam](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/demetris.avraam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 07:15 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2025-01-31/1189 "2025-01-30T07:15:28Z")
Dear all, This is a reminder that there is a Technical Core Group meeting this Friday at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Zoon Link is: Launch Meeting - Zoom. Feel free to add any items in the agenda: Unauthorized | DataSHIELD Com… --- ## [Submitting dsBase to the CRAN](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/submitting-dsbase-to-the-cran/1162)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2025 07:13 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/submitting-dsbase-to-the-cran/1162 "2025-01-27T07:13:26Z")
The current blocker to submitting dsBase to the CRAN appears to be PDF manual generation. Does anyone know the cause of this message? devtools::build\_manual() Error in \`value\[\[3L\]\]()\`: ! Failed to build manual Stuart --- ## [Next DataSHIELD Drop-in session](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/next-datashield-drop-in-session/1164)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2024 15:55 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/next-datashield-drop-in-session/1164 "2024-12-18T15:55:58Z")
The next DataSHIELD Drop-in session will be on Wednesday 8th January 2025, at 10:00 CET. Stuart --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2024-11-29](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-11-29/1143)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 11:44 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-11-29/1143 "2024-11-27T11:44:19Z")
These will be a Technical Core Group meeting on Friday 29th Nov at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Zoon Link is Launch Meeting - Zoom Current Agenda: Infrastructure theme Armadillo Opal Operations theme Release of dsBase a… --- ## [Replacing Profiles: Xenon packages including dsBase-6.3.1](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/replacing-profiles-xenon-packages-including-dsbase-6-3-1/1142)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2024 10:50 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/replacing-profiles-xenon-packages-including-dsbase-6-3-1/1142 "2024-11-13T10:50:32Z")
I am exploring replacing the “xenon” packages group (profiles: junction-xenon or dolomite-xenon), Do you have any thoughts on what the Profile should contains? Current thinking is to create a profiles, as a replacement… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2024-11-08](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-11-08/1129)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 November 2024 13:18 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-11-08/1129 "2024-11-07T13:18:50Z")
I have created a wiki page for the planned Technical Core Group meeting (2024-11-08 - Technical Core Group meeting | DataSHIELD Community Wiki). Does anyone have anything they wish to discuss? Given Demetris is away, ha… --- ## [Technical Core Group meeting - 2024-10-18](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-10-18/1120)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2024 12:14 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/technical-core-group-meeting-2024-10-18/1120 "2024-10-15T12:14:15Z")
Technical Core Group meeting - 2024-10-18 These will be a Technical Core Group meeting this Friday at 13:00-14:00 CEST. The Zoon Link is Launch Meeting - Zoom Current Agenda: Infrastructure theme Armadillo Opal O… --- ## [Archiving process for repos in DataSHIELD github](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/archiving-process-for-repos-in-datashield-github/1048)
**Author:** [@becca.wilson](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/becca.wilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2024 10:46 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/archiving-process-for-repos-in-datashield-github/1048 "2024-08-12T10:46:23Z")
Following up on a comment by @swheater in the recent steering committee meeting the large amount of old repos on DataSHIELD github. Just throwing it out there as a process. We have archived a few older repos (some are pu… --- ## [Draft proposal for the response procedure to potential disclosure issues](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-proposal-for-the-response-procedure-to-potential-disclosure-issues/922)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2024 08:05 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/draft-proposal-for-the-response-procedure-to-potential-disclosure-issues/922 "2024-04-10T08:05:52Z")
A draft document describing the proposed process which should be initiate if a potential disclosure issue is reported. Comments and feedback welcome as further posts on this thread. --- ## [Operations Management Drop-In](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/operations-management-drop-in/834)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2024 16:07 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/operations-management-drop-in/834 "2024-03-14T16:07:00Z")
I am planning to start a weekly series of DataSHIELD Operations Management Drop-In on Zoom, initially no fixed agenda or purpose (but limited to 40min). It was initially planed 10am CET (Central European Time) on Wednes… --- ## [Pros and cons of Azure Pipelines compared to CircleCI](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/pros-and-cons-of-azure-pipelines-compared-to-circleci/959)
**Author:** [@swheater](https://datashield.discourse.group/u/swheater)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2024 13:44 UTC](https://datashield.discourse.group/t/pros-and-cons-of-azure-pipelines-compared-to-circleci/959 "2024-03-13T13:44:42Z")
I am looking to see if there are any significant advantages in switching from Azure Pipelines to CircleCI for Continue Testing of dsBase and dsBaseClient. Do you have any opinions? Stuart