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Migrating From One Ubuntu Machine to Another

Backup Database on Old System

Open a terminal and execute these commands sequentially:

cd ~;
sudo -s;
wget -O db-backup.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/deforay/intelis/master/scripts/db-backup.sh
sudo chmod u+x db-backup.sh;
sudo ./db-backup.sh;

During execution: - Provide MySQL username and password when requested - Select which database(s) to export - Allow the script to complete fully - Transfer the resulting database file(s) to removable media

Restore Database and Install VLSM on New System

System requirement: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or newer

Transfer the backup file from removable media to the Desktop folder, then run these terminal commands in sequence:

cd ~/Desktop;
sudo -s;
rm -f *.sql
gzip -d vlsm-*.sql.gz && mv vlsm-*.sql vlsm.sql
wget -O setup.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/deforay/intelis/master/scripts/setup.sh
chmod +x setup.sh;
./setup.sh --db vlsm.sql
rm setup.sh;
exit; exit;

When prompted, enter MySQL credentials and STS URL accurately.

VLSM Setup

  • Edit the production configuration: sudo gedit /var/www/vlsm/configs/config.production.php
  • Update MySQL details and other settings
  • Access http://vlsm/ in your browser
  • Create a new administrator account
  • Log in with administrator credentials
  • In the popup, configure instance details and select LIS with Remote Ordering Enabled
  • Choose your laboratory from the available options
  • Initiate Force Sync and monitor until completion