OpenShift Quickstart Cartridge

For those looking to deploy OpenMRS on OpenShift, using a quickstart cartridge is an efficient option, especially for demo purposes. This method allows you to get OpenMRS up and running in just a few minutes.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Add a DIY Cartridge

Start by adding a DIY cartridge to your OpenShift project. This will serve as the base for your OpenMRS installation.

2. Add MySQL Cartridge

Next, you need to add a MySQL cartridge to the previously created DIY cartridge. You can do this through the OpenShift console:

• Navigate to Cartridge -> Databases -> Add MySQL.

3. Prepare to Change the Cartridge

You’ll now need to clone the repository of your cartridge to make the necessary modifications.

• Clone the Repository:

  git clone ssh://$OPENSHIFT_APP_UUID@$OPENSHIFT_APP_DNS/~/git/openmrs.git/

• Navigate to the Cloned Directory:

  cd openmrs/

4. Deploy the Quickstart Cartridge

To set up OpenMRS, you need to deploy the quickstart cartridge. Follow these steps:

• Add the Quickstart Repository as an Upstream Remote:

  git remote add upstream -m master git@github.com:ixWDE4eR/openshift-openmrs-quickstart.git

• Merge the Quickstart Repository:

  git pull -s recursive -X theirs upstream master

• Push the Changes:

  git push

5. Restart the Cartridge

After deploying the quickstart cartridge, restart the cartridge to apply the changes.

6. Configure OpenMRS via Browser

Finally, proceed to the high-level configuration of OpenMRS through your web browser.

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