Astronaut VistA
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What is Astronaut VistA
Astronaut VistA Installer Suite is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently available versions are Astronaut WorldVistA and Astronaut OpenVistA) in an integrated fashion.
Astronaut packages the servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so that they are able to function together seamlessly. The preferred clinical client that is tested in actual private-sector clinical use is TMG-CPRS and its configuration assistant VistA-Config. These are both present in an easy to use .exe client installer. Other clients are bundled as well.
Where can I get Astronaut VistA ?
Server: Sourceforge.net download installation is now obsolete. apt-get or yum is the preferred method. See below on how to use yum or apt-get.
Client: Sourceforge.net client installer download of the .exe is still the preferred method. Download here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/astronaut/files/
Installation Instructions
Overview: apt-get and yum require configuration file pointers to the Astronaut repository which is currently at http://software.astronautvista.com. The instructions below put the repository pointer in place.
Ubuntu 10.x systems using apt-get (change lucid to karmic if using 9.x Ubuntu):
The whole idea here is to get the line: deb http://software.astronautvista.com/deb lucid main Into the file: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/lucid-partner.list So the software repository can be found as well as import the public key to authenticate that the repository is who it says it is. # sudo echo "deb http://software.astronautvista.com/deb lucid main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/lucid-partner.list Ubuntu 9.x change lucid to karmic: # sudo echo "deb http://software.astronautvista.com/deb karmic main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/lucid-partner.list Now get the public key and refresh the apt-get info: # sudo wget http://software.astronautvista.com/deb/astropubkey.asc # sudo apt-key add astropubkey.asc # sudo apt-get update Then: WorldVistA: # sudo apt-get install astronaut-wv-server-beta OpenVistA: # sudo apt-get install astronaut-ov-server-beta Fedora/RedHat/CentOS using yum: As root, # cd /etc/yum.repos.d # vi astro.repo To add the following code to the file using vi press the letter i and then either type the following or cut and paste it into the terminal window. Using putty.exe this is done with the Shift-Insert key. [Astronaut] name=Astronaut Yum Repository baseurl=http://software.astronautvista.com/rpm Then press : then w then q to save the file and exit the editor. After that: WorldVistA: # yum install astronaut-wv-server-beta OpenVistA: # yum install astronaut-ov-server-beta
Astronaut VistA client installers
- Install Astronaut CPRS (and other) client packages (for Windows)
- Using Astronaut CPRS in Linux
Additional installation resources
- The Astronaut VistA installation is also detailed in the Ultimate Server Jaunty with OpenVistA walkthrough.
- Astronaut VistA is also used in a version of Ubuntu-Med.
Server functions
The VistA server functions are generally configured from a text interface. The VistA server is very flexible and powerful, and therefore can seem complex to customize and daunting for new users.
Accessing the interface is possible in several ways:
- While logged on the server (using any login ID) by starting VistA Commander from a command-line interface Terminal:
/opt/openvista/EHR/bin/vista_com.sh
- Logging in directly to the server using the provided Linux login (openvistaEHR or worldvistaEHR) and opening a (Konsole) Terminal. This loads the VistA Commander interface automatically. (On Astronaut systems, the default initial password is vista!123.)
- Using the Text Client and VistA Config menu items/shortcuts in the Astronaut Client menu (Windows systems only).
- Using the built-in VistA Server Text Client menu items/shortcuts in the Ubuntu-Med system.
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Astronaut Features
Depending on the version of Astronaut used, these features may be available:
- Medsphere OVID - A MUMPS to Java bridge system.
- TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
- EWD -- A MUMPS/GT.M/M21 to Java, PHP, and ASP bridge that allows web browsers to interface with the VistA server directly (without CPRS).
- M2Web -- a web-based interface to the VistA server routines
