FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We strive to answer commonly asked questions on this page. If you reach out to us, we may add the answer to your questions below. If this page doesn't address your question, please reach out to us via E-Mail or MII Zulip Chat.
This page will be updated whenever a new FAQ entry is added.
User certificate setup
This article demonstrates how to set up your certificate in a browser.
Certificate request process
This article demonstrates how to request a certificate via the Deutsche Forschungsnetz (DFN).
Syndication certificate setup
Ontoserver is able to distribute content on the server to other servers. This process is called syndication. The setup of a local Ontoserver that is configured to federate resources from our server is described here from the technical perspective.
How and why to use ConceptMap/$closure
This page describes the use of the less-commonly-used $closure operation for the generation of the transitive closure of a list of concepts.
How and why to use CodeSystem/$find-matches
This page describes the use of the less-commonly-used CodeSystem/$find-matches operation for the search of concepts based on defined properties.
Firefox shows blank pages
When using Mozilla Firefox, applications like Shrimp, Snapper, or OntoCommand may be unable to access the FHIR resources. This page describes a workaround.
What is mTLS (Mutual TLS)?
The instance of Ontoserver that is hosted through the SU-TermServ is protected using Mutual TLS. How this works is described here.
Upload FHIR resources
Our server is set up so that you cannot upload FHIR resources yourself. We have defined a workflow through which you can send resources to us. Please follow the instructions on the Requesting content uploads page.