Installation guide

images into the Mitra Wavelet format and
storing them in the web cache. These studies
can be accessed by remote or local clients.
D
database
A collection of data that is organized so that
its contents can easily be accessed, managed,
and updated.
DICOM
Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine. The standard communication
protocol used by a PACS, HIS, or modality to
exchange information or images with other
systems.
H
HIS
Hospital Information System. The database
used by a hospital to manage patient
information and scheduling.
HIS verification
An option that forces the PACS to verify all
incoming images from an acquisition station
or modality against specific criteria, such as
the patient ID and accession number. The
PACS sends a message through the RIS
Gateway to verify the criteria against what is
contained in the HIS. If the criteria match,
then the images can be stored permanently.
HSM
Hierarchical Storage Management. An HSM
archive system provides long-term storage of
data and access to data. Studies archived with
HSM are stored to a file system. A mount
point and subdirectory to store studies to is
specified. The HSM system handles data
storage.
HTTP
Hypertext transfer protocol, a TCP-based
protocol for transferring hypertext requests
and information between servers and
browsers.
J
jukebox archive
An archive with one or more drives where
media is loaded, with multiple slots that hold
the media for easy storage retrieval, and with
a robotic changer to move media around
within the jukebox.
L
log file
A file or set of files containing a record of the
actions and modifications made in an
application. Service teams use log files during
setup and configuration of the system or its
components. Logs are also used to diagnose
problems. Logging can typically be set to
record varying levels of detail.
M
mirroring
Creating backup copies of all clinical data so
that damaged data can be recovered if the
original is lost.
modality
An imaging discipline, such as CT, or a device
that gathers digital information, such as
digitizers for X-ray film, MRI scanners, and
CR devices.
N
Network Gateway
The Network Gateway is part of the IMPAX
MVF cluster. Essentially, this is the workflow
manager of the IMPAX 6.0 and later system.
The Network Gateway controls the studies
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