Hardware Requirements

CPU	2-cores	4-cores
System Memory	8GB	16GB
Storage Capacity	500GB (100GB SSD for fast temporary processing space)	1TB
RequirementRecommended	Non-Solr and Solr Installation Type 2	Solr Installation Type 3

 Software Requirements

RHEL/CentOS 7
# Amazon Linux 2
sudo yum -y install \
 https https://repo.ificlaims.com/ifi-claims-direct/centosamzn2/7/x86_64/ifi-claims-direct-beta-01.0.2-1.el7.centosamzn2.x86_64.rpmAmazon Linux

sudo amazon-linux-extras install epel -y

# RHEL / CentOS 7
sudo yum -y install \
  https://repo.ificlaims.com/ifi-claims-direct/centos/amazon7/x86_64/ifi-claims-direct-beta-01.0.2-1.amzn1el7.x86_64.rpm Fedora
yum

# RHEL / Rocky 8
sudo dnf -y install \
  https://repo.ificlaims.com/ifi-claims-direct/fedorarocky/278/x86_64/ifi-claims-direct-beta-01.0.2-1.fc27el8.x86_64.rpm

sudo dnf -y install epel-release
sudo dnf config-manager --set-enabled powertools
sudo dnf clean all

CLAIMS Direct Software Installation

Using the

CLAIMS Direct Repository

IFI CLAIMS provides yum software repositories to make installation simple. Currently, CentOS 7 and Fedora 25 are covered but we are always expanding the distributions covered.

First, install the necessary repository configuration files:

# See full URLs above
sudo yum -y install 
  https://repo.ificlaims.com/ifi-alexandria/<distribution>/ifi-claims-direct...

Next, update the system:

sudo yum -y update libxml2   # this update should pull libxml2 from our repository

Finally, install the Alexandria::Client::Tools:

sudo yum -y install perl-Alexandria-Client-Tools   # will pull inLibrary
sudo yum -y install perl-Alexandria-Library 

Manual Module Installation (Not Recommended)

CLAIMS Direct software is a collection of Perl modules that interact with both the alexandria database and SOLR index to facilitate database updates from the primary server. Although not a requirement, it is highly recommended that a working cpan repository be enabled for automatic dependency resolution.

Enter the cpan configuration utility:
 
cpan
 
Would you like to configure as much as possible automatically? [yes] yes <==
 
What approach do you want?  (Choose 'local::lib', 'sudo' or 'manual')
 [local::lib] sudo <==
 
Would you like me to automatically choose some CPAN mirror
sites for you? (This means connecting to the Internet) [yes] yes <==
 
cpan[1]> exit

Download the Client Library and Tools Packages

Please contact support@ificlaims.com for the newest available versions.

Installing the Client Library

tar zxvf Alexandria-Library-x.x.tar.gz
cd Alexandria-Library-x.x
perl Makefile.PL --alldeps
make
# NOTE: if, during the course of dependency resolution, you are prompted to accept an install, please accept (yes|y)
make test
# last line of output should be
#    Result: PASS
make install

Custom Configuration

The CLAIMS Direct software requires a main configuration file named "alexandria.xml" and "alexandria-log.conf". Default files are available under /usr/local/share/perl5/Alexandria/resources/. These should be positioned globally so all tools have access.

cp /usr/local/share/perl5/Alexandria/resources/*.* /etc

It is unnecessary to edit /etc/alexandria.xml, but feel free to customize logging (/etc/alexandria-log.conf). See http://search.cpan.org/~mschilli/Log-Log4perl-1.42/lib/Log/Log4perl.pm#Configuration_files

Installing Client Tools

tar zxvf Alexandria-Client-Tools-x.x.tar.gz
cd Alexandria-Client-Tools-x.x
perl Makefile.PL --alldeps
make
# NOTE: if, during the course of dependency resolution, you are prompted to accept an install, please accept (yes|y)
make test
# last line of output should be
#    Result: PASS
make install-Client-Tools

Client Tools Configuration

Necessary Information for Configuration

In order to make installation as seamless as possible, have the following information available for initial configuration:

• CLAIMS Direct user name and password as provided by IFI CLAIMS client services
• The IP address or host name of the server housing the CLAIMS Direct PostgreSQL data warehouse
• (Optional) The IP address or host name of the server housing the CLAIMS Direct Solr index
• Root access to machine that will house these Client Tools

Main Configuration

The configuration file /etc/alexandria.xml is used by all utilities and services and contains the PostgreSQL data warehouse and Solr index configuration entries. For stand-alone installations, default values are sufficient but for Type-2 or Type-3 installations, the following modifications are required:

Client Update and Indexing Service Configuration

Client Updates

The configuration file /etc/alexandria/apgupd.conf controls the parameters used to maintain the CLAIMS Direct PostgreSQL data warehouse. These parameters are used by the apgupd service.

Client Indexing

The configuration file /etc/alexandria/aidxd.conf controls parameters used to maintain the optional CLAIMS Direct Solr Index. These parameters are used by the aidxd service.

Client Tools Services

Both the CLAIMS Direct PostgreSQL update and optional Solr indexing services are typical system services.

Enable (configure to start on server start or reboot)

If necessary, adjust the code to reflect the version you are using.

#### PostgreSQL data warehouse service
systemctl enable apgupd.service

#### Optional SOLR indexing service
systemctl enable aidxd.service

Start Service Manually

If necessary, adjust the code to reflect the version you are using.

#### PostgreSQL data warehouse service
systemctl start apgupd.service

#### Optional SOLR indexing service
systemctl start aidxd.service

Stop Service Manually

If necessary, adjust the code to reflect the version you are using.

#### PostgreSQL data warehouse service
systemctl stop apgupd.service

#### Optional SOLR indexing service
systemctl stop aidxd.service