Getting Started with Scifeon
Welcome to Scifeon! This guide is designed to help you take your first steps with the platform. Whether you are a new user, administrator, or developer, this page will guide you to the essential resources for getting started.
Basic Training
To quickly become familiar with Scifeon’s core features, we recommend starting with the Training Materials. These cover everything from navigating the system to working with dashboards, the ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook), and managing data.
Training Modules 1–8: Step-by-step tutorials designed to help you build confidence and learn key functionalities.
Interactive Exercises: Practice directly in the system with guided instructions.
Use Cases: See how Scifeon can be applied in real-world research and development environments.
👉 You can find the complete training program under the Training Materials section of the documentation.
Digitalization Guide
One of the core goals of Scifeon is to help laboratories and research teams transition from traditional workflows to fully digital processes. The Digitalization Guide provides a roadmap for this transformation.
In the guide, you’ll learn:
- How to map existing workflows into Scifeon.
- Strategies for digitizing lab data, experiments, and protocols.
- Best practices for onboarding your team, ensuring smooth adoption.
- Tips for scaling digital processes as your organization grows.
👉 Start with the Digitalization Guide to understand how Scifeon can support your journey towards efficient, paperless operations.
For Developers
Scifeon is built to be extended and customized. If you are a developer, the documentation provides comprehensive resources to help you integrate, automate, and expand the platform.
Developer Getting Started: Learn how to set up your development environment.
APIs and SDKs: Access Scifeon’s data programmatically and build custom apps.
Plugin Development: Create plugins to extend Scifeon’s core functionalities.
Examples & Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to accelerate your development work.
👉 See the Developer section for full details.
For Administrators
Administrators are responsible for managing users, security, hosting, and overall system operations. The admin documentation includes everything needed to keep Scifeon running smoothly.
User & Role Management: Set up permissions and access controls.
Hosting & Deployment: Learn how to host Scifeon securely on-premise or in the cloud.
Backup & Recovery: Ensure data integrity and disaster readiness.
System Monitoring: Tools and best practices to maintain performance.
👉 Visit the System Administration section for all administrative guides.
Next Steps
Begin with the Basic Training to get hands-on experience.
Explore the Digitalization Guide to align Scifeon with your organization’s digital strategy.
Dive deeper into the User Guides, System Administration, or Developer sections depending on your role.
With these resources, you’ll be well on your way to leveraging Scifeon for modern, digital R&D management.