Servers and operating systems

Abstract

Sometimes policies and procedures for all areas of system (picture archiving and communication system [PACS]) operations are overlooked, or it is assumed that the PACS vendor will provide them. Although every vendor provides a standard build document, it usually lacks procedures for contingencies such as server deployment, maintenance, change management, virus prevention and recovery, and server recovery from hardware and software failures. Therefore, it is important that the institution understand the available technologies and, jointly with the selected PACS provider, develop a PACS server strategy that reflects the goals of the institution. This chapter has 3 sections that discuss technologies and issues to consider during the deployment process: "The PACS Core (Servers)," "Operating System Security and Policies," and "Viruses, Trojans, and Worms.". © 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.