Suspending File Compression; Saving Disk Space With File Purging - Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual

Suspending File Compression

Saving Disk Space with File Purging

To change SET parameters, execute the SET command at the server console
prompt.
The following list identifies SET command parameters that affect file
compression. The settings apply to all files and directories in compression-
enabled volumes on the server. For the function and range of values associated
with each SET parameter, see
Compression Daily Check Stop Hour
Compression Daily Check Starting Hour
Minimum Compression Percentage Gain
Enable File Compression
Maximum Concurrent Compressions
Convert Compressed to Uncompressed Option
Decompress Percent Disk Space Free To Allow Commit
Decompress Free Space Warning Interval
Deleted Files Compression Option
Days Untouched Before Compression
Use SET command's Enable File Compression parameter to temporarily
suspend file compression for a volume. For instructions on using SET to
suspend file compression, see
You can also use the MONITOR command to change file compression
parameters. For a general description of MONITOR, see
Utilities Reference.
While file compression is suspended, files that would have been compressed
are queued and compressed when compression is re-enabled.
You can conserve disk space by purging files from volumes. For information
and instructions on purging files, see
in the Novell Storage Services Administration Guide.
SET in Utilities Reference.
SET in Utilities Reference.
Deleting NSS Pools or Logical Volumes
Optimizing File System Performance
MONITOR in the
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