9.2 Distributing Different Data Types to Different Locations

The default location for the Novell Teaming file repository varies by platform:

Linux:

/var/opt/novell/teaming

Windows:

c:\Novell\Teaming

Under the main Teaming file repository root directory are subdirectories for various kinds of data files that are not stored in the Teaming database (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle). Using an Advanced installation, you can store Teaming data files in various locations.

The data files not stored in the Teaming database are divided up into several functional areas:

The directories for the various types of data can be on the Teaming server or on a remote server. Data access is fastest if the data is local, but depending on the size of your Teaming site and the types of data you store, the Teaming server might not be the best place to store all the Teaming data. If you want to store any of the data types on a remote server, you must ensure that the remote location of the data appears local to the Teaming server and that it is always available with read/write access.

Linux:

Mount the file repository to the Teaming server.

Windows:

Map a drive from the Teaming server to the file repository.

Linux and Windows

Place the file repository on a SAN (storage area network) with read/write access. This alternative provides the most reliable remote location for the Teaming file repository. This is required for a clustered environment, as described in Section 15.0, Running Teaming on Multiple Servers.

ADVANCED TEAMING INSTALLATION SUMMARY SHEET

Under Data Locations, specify the directories where you want to store the various types of Teaming data.

Complete the planning process for additional Advanced installation features as needed, then perform the Advanced installation as described in Section 10.0, Performing an Advanced Teaming Installation.