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In addition to this, [[Pagasa Torres|Pagasa]] runs a batch file weekly that copies the data to the network. | In addition to this, [[Pagasa Torres|Pagasa]] runs a batch file weekly that copies the data to the network. | ||
==Previous Docu as of May 5 2006 needs updating | ==Backups for the CCMDB Program== | ||
as per Previous Docu as of May 5 2006 needs updating | |||
===Currently=== | ===Currently=== | ||
*CCMDB data is stored locally on the 4 PCs in the | * CCMDB data is stored locally on the 4 PCs in the [[Main Office]] on shared drives | ||
*Pagasa updates it to these locations when new data is available. | * Pagasa updates it to these locations when new data is available. | ||
*Everyone has to be logged in and the directories must be shared for Pagasa to be able to copy files there | * Everyone has to be logged in and the directories must be shared for Pagasa to be able to copy files there | ||
*Manual/Batch backup to the HSC SAN | * Manual/Batch backup to the HSC SAN | ||
===Problem=== | ===Problem=== | ||
* According to IT Policies patient data should not be stored locally on PCs due to security concerns | |||
*According to IT Policies patient data should not be stored locally on PCs due to security concerns | * Sharing drives on PCs is a security concern and should be avoided. eHealth is looking at prohibiting and preventing the practice. | ||
* | * If we can’t use shared folders any more, we will have to change our data management process from a “push” by Pagasa to a “pull” from the network by everyone prior to running the program. This would need to be set up, and would be time consuming every time the program is used. | ||
*If we can’t use shared folders any more, we will have to change our data management process from a “push” by Pagasa to a “pull” from the network by everyone prior to running the program. This would need to be set up, and would be time consuming every time the program is used. | * Pagasa can only “push” files to people who are logged on | ||
*Pagasa can only “push” files to people who are logged on | * Data at the data collector PCs is not being updated at all | ||
*Data at the data collector PCs is not being updated at all | |||
===Recommendation=== | ===Recommendation=== | ||
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*we would be able to continue to use a 1-step process to disseminate the data | *we would be able to continue to use a 1-step process to disseminate the data | ||
*we would be able to eliminate local shares | *we would be able to eliminate local shares | ||
*If we don’t want to trust IT with the backups, we could have back-up to a memory stick that could be kept in Trish’s office, detached from the PC to be safe from power surges and viruses. Since the server is at SBGH this should suffice as an off-site backup. | *If we don’t want to trust IT with the backups, we could have back-up to a memory stick that could be kept in Trish’s office, detached from the PC to be safe from power surges and viruses. Since the server is at SBGH this should suffice as an off-site backup. | ||
==Additional Info Required== | ==Additional Info Required== | ||