How to Install CM-Connect on Windows

This will help with installation when Windows is the OS

  1. Please make sure the server/host where you will be deploying meets the minimal requirements
  2. Install Docker Desktop for Windows
    Before continuing, make sure that Docker Desktop is running.
  3. Download the EXAMPLE_setup_win.zip that was emailed to you.
  4. In your Downloads folder, find and right-click on the downloaded zip file to open the context menu.
  5. Select "Extract All..." and either extract inside of your Downloads folder (which is the default) or extract to another folder and click "Extract".
  6. Then, navigate to the location of the extraction and find a folder named "installer_windows". Open this folder.
  7. Inside, you will find a file that is named "setup". Double-click on this file. 
  8. This will open your terminal and it will self-execute. Once this process is complete, it will automatically close. (Please note: This process can take 5 - 20 minutes depending on internet speed and/or firewall settings. The install is not complete until the terminal closes)
  9. You can now configure your PACS with the channels created in the CM-Connect. Please follow the specific instructions we have provided. However, as an example:
    1. AET: CM-EXAMPLE-1-1
    2. IP: <this host>
    3. PORT: 4242
    4. Name/Description: Collective Minds Radiology

Ongoing maintenance

  1. Please include the host server into security upgrade/patch schedules.
  2. Make sure the server restarts at least every 60 days. This will make sure it remains securely connected to our services.