Hi all, I didn't expect such a big response to my note, but it's great to see so many people interested in finding the right solution for VCF. The main issue is that we are trying to squeeze a 6 level classification hierarchy into a special-purpose inventory package. The asset modeling in Snipe-It gets us part of the way there. The user interface needs dynamic logic to populate subcategories based on previous selections, which requires custom coding (likely Javascript with XHR calls). We want people to be able to walk around the warehouse with an iPad or phone and quickly search and maintain the data. So if the out-of-the-box package doesn't meet VCF requirements, a hosted SaaS solution will not work. Specialized software for museums is available but costly, and would still require adapting to some predefined data model. The Living Computer Museum in Seattle has been through this process. We looked at online database solutions like Knack and Caspio but they were either too complex, non-intuitive, or the costs did not justify the value they provided. If we customize any package we will need a support team committed to an on-call rotation, as well as a regimen for backups, offsite storage, and periodic tests of disaster recovery. This may not be possible with volunteer staff. In terms of hosting the solution, Docker allows us to simplify rollout on any platform, from a Raspberry Pi to an on-prem server to the cloud, so that is a business decision. Docker containerizes the application with the host operating system so configuration is minimized. If anyone wants to collaborate with me on the R&D of the solution, please contact me off-list at erangell@gmail.com and I will walk you through what we have so far. Thanks, Eric