The cross updating module is used to transfer clinical work and other data between two or more machines running Unix. This module is an optional extra available at additional cost for use with the Premvet 5 veterinary practice management software.
Information is transferred simply between sites using the built-in communication utilities supplied with Unix. This guide assumes that uucp is set-up and working on all sites that will be involved. There is no point in setting up Premvet 5 to update if you cannot successfully send mail messages between sites.
It is a prerequisite of cross updating that all the sites can communicate with each other.
This guide will assume that both sites have dial in/out capabilities.
| Note: With the increase in Broadband, Cross updating can be used very successfully over this, the only requirement is that your router allows traffic on port 540. If you do not have broadband then you need a dedicated phone line and modem. |
The use of cross updating should be transparent to the users. This guide is aimed at the System manager and will give all the necessary information for setting up and administering the systems. Cross updating involves not just the Premvet 5 software, it also covers Unix communications, remote logins and shell scripts. The person responsible for administration should be aware there is a lot to learn and understand.
The full manual as a PDF is available here.