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Changing the Server Path

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The Software Manager server path contains the subdirectories in which the source files
associated with an installation package are stored. Initially, the server path is the same
as the share point directory. However, you can add new server paths. You might do this
if you distribute a large number of packages to the share point directory, and the drive
containing the share point directory becomes full. When that happens, you can create a
new directory on another network drive and set the new location as the active server
path. The server path information is stored in the index file, wamdb.idx, which remains
in the original share point directory.
Software Manager can support up to 255 different server paths, but only one path can
be active at a time. When you distribute to the share point, the package's source files
are placed in the active server path.
After you set a new active server path, when anyone distributes to the share point
directory, the source files associated with the package are stored in the new active
server path location. The .QUE file and, in some cases, the related package installation
file, are stored in the Scripts directory under the original share point. Using an additional
server path does not result in duplicate files. The files are still indexed to prevent file
duplication across all server paths.
Warning
Do not change the contents of Index Location on the Network Index Properties dialog
box. Changing this field changes the share point value. This can cause existing Package
Studio tasks not to work. Only change the share point value in the Wise Repository
Manager.
To change the active server path
1. Select Setup menu > Network Index Properties.
The Network Index Properties dialog box appears.
2. Click Add.
The Choose Server Path dialog box appears.
3. In Select Path, specify the new server path. Click OK to return to the Network
Index Properties dialog box.
4. In the Storage Paths list, select the new server path and click Details.
The Server Path Settings dialog box appears.
5. Mark Active Path and click OK to return to the Network Index Properties dialog
box.
The "Yes" in the Active column next to the new server path name indicates that this
is now the active server path.
6. Click OK.
Whenever someone distributes to share point directory, the source files will be stored in
the new path location.
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