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Project Overview

This project sets up a self-contained environment for medical image management using the Orthanc DICOM server and related components. Here's what the included files do:

• docker-compose.yml: Defines containerized services for smooth deployment:

  • orthanc_postgres: A PostgreSQL database for storing Orthanc's index of medical images.
  • orthanc_server: The core Orthanc DICOM server, responsible for receiving, storing, and querying medical images.
  • orthanc_client: A separate Orthanc instance configured primarily to send images to the main Orthanc server.
  • adminer: Provides a web interface for easy PostgreSQL database management.

• orthanc_client_config.json: Configuration for the Orthanc client, specifying how to connect to the main Orthanc server.

• orthanc_server_config.json: Configuration for the main Orthanc server, outlining its settings and the connection to the PostgreSQL database.

Key Components

• Orthanc: A lightweight, open-source DICOM server designed for ease of use and rapid deployment.
• PostgreSQL: A robust database system powering the storage and indexing of image metadata within Orthanc.
• Adminer: A web-based database management tool.
• Docker Compose: Orchestrates the deployment and relationships between all services.

How to Use

1. Prerequisites:

   • Docker engine installed (https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/)
   • Docker Compose installed (https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/)

2. Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the project directory.
   • Define the required environment variables (example provided below).

3. Run:

   • From the project directory, execute: docker-compose up -d

Environment Variables (.env)

POSTGRES_DB=orthanc
POSTGRES_USER=orthancuser
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=yoursecurepassword
DICOM_HOST_CLIENT=client
DICOM_HOST_SERVER=server
DICOM_AET_CLIENT=ORTHANC_CLIENT
DICOM_AET_SERVER=ORTHANC_SERVER
DICOM_PORT=4242

Accessing the System

• Orthanc Server: http://localhost:8042
• Orthanc Client: http://localhost:8043
• Adminer (Database Management): http://localhost:8080

Additional Notes

• Persisting image data is achieved through the volumes specified in docker-compose.yml. Modify accordingly for your storage needs.
• You can send DICOM images to the Orthanc client, which will automatically forward them to the primary Orthanc server.
• For production use, ensure robust security measures for image data and network access.