FHIR Intermediate - How to Configure HAPI FHIR with Postgres
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🛠 Resources:
Postgres Docker image: https://hub.docker.com/_/postgres
HAPI configuration: https://github.com/hapifhir/hapi-fhir...
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Setting Up HAPI FHIR with Custom Database
0:23 - Adding Postgres Service to Docker Compose File
0:45 - Defining Environment Variables for Postgres
1:32 - Mounting Data Volume for Postgres
2:13 - Defining Volumes in Docker Compose
2:31 - Building the Docker Image for HAPI FHIR
2:57 - Configuring HAPI FHIR for Postgres in Properties File
4:45 - Running the Database Container
5:06 - Accessing Postgres Database Locally
5:44 - Connecting to Postgres Docker Instance with DBVisualizer
6:10 - Troubleshooting Database Connection Issue
6:43 - Restarting Database Container for Correct Setup
7:21 - Initializing HAPI FHIR with Postgres Database
7:57 - Note on Database Access Configuration
8:39 - Starting HAPI FHIR Server and Posting a Patient
9:10 - Verifying Data in Postgres Database
9:41 - Conclusion
💡 Why PostgreSQL with HAPI FHIR?
Choosing PostgreSQL for your HAPI FHIR project brings several advantages, including its reputation for reliability, robust feature set, and strong community support. By following this guide, you'll be able to leverage PostgreSQL's capabilities for your healthcare applications, ensuring efficient data management and scalability to meet your project's needs.
🔥 What You Will Learn:
Docker Compose Configuration for HAPI FHIR and PostgreSQL: Dive into setting up your Docker Compose file to include a PostgreSQL service, configuring environment variables, and ensuring data persistence across reboots by defining volumes.
Environment Setup and Verification: Learn how to configure the PostgreSQL image within Docker, including setting up user access and establishing a secure password. Plus, discover how to mount the database volume to a specific local directory for data persistence.
Adjusting HAPI FHIR Properties for PostgreSQL: Step through the process of modifying the hapi.properties file to switch from the default H2 database driver to PostgreSQL. This section includes adapting the data source URL, user name, and password to match your Docker PostgreSQL configuration, as well as changing the Hibernate dialect for PostgreSQL compatibility.
Database Initialization and Testing: After setting up the database and adjusting the HAPI FHIR properties, find out how to initialize HAPI FHIR with PostgreSQL. Follow our walkthrough on running the database service and the HAPI FHIR server, then testing the setup by posting patient data to ensure the integration works correctly.
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