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22.3.7 Figuring Maximum Archive Directory Size

Documents created with GroupWise DMS can be archived, depending on their Document Type
properties. A document's type determines its disposition, such as archiving or deleting. For more
information, see
When you archive documents, their BLOB files are moved into archive directories. Each library in a
document storage area has its own set of archive directories that are automatically created as needed.
They are named
document storage area has the same archive directory structure as the gwdms subdirectory in the
post office, as illustrated in
Flow and Directory
When a document is archived, GroupWise determines if the document's BLOB file can fit in the
current archive directory. If it cannot fit, another archive directory is created and the BLOB is
archived there.
An archive set consists of all documents in one archive directory. The Maximum Archive Size
property on the Library object establishes in bytes each archive directory's size limit. You should set
this to mirror the capacity of your archival medium (such as a CD or DVD). It should not be more
than your archival medium's capacity.
It is usually better to keep archive sets small in comparison to the size of the backup medium. This
lets you back up archive directories often enough to keep your hard disk space from being used up
too quickly between backups. For example, if your backup medium has 1 GB capacity, you could
limit your archive sets to a maximum archive size of 200 MB.
If your archival system only lets you back up in one pass (in other words, you cannot perform
consecutive backups to the medium), the Maximum Archive Size should match the archival
medium's capacity.
Some archival mediums require extra space for recording file storage data, such as an index of the
files stored to tape. Ten percent is usually sufficient. For example, a tape system with 100 MB
capacity means you should set your Maximum Archive Size to 90 MB.
Consult your archival medium documentation for information on setting up an effective backup
strategy. Include in your strategy such concepts as multiple archive sets per backup medium, or
allowing extra space for the medium's file storage data.
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