Managing repositories

The repository is configured on the Administration > Basic Configuration > Repository page in Documentum Administrator. A repository is represented by a docbase config object that defines configuration parameters, such as the name of the underlying RDBMS, security levels for the repository, and other operating configuration parameters.

Only users with superuser privileges can view or modify the docbase config object of a repository. It is not possible to use Documentum Administrator to create additional repositories or delete an existing repository. Adding another repository requires running the Content Server installer.

The Repository list page displays the following information:

Table 2.1. Information on Repository page

Basic ConfigurationDescription

Name

The name of the repository configuration object of the repository.

DBMS

The underlying database used for the repository.

Federation

The federation to which the repository belongs.

Effective Date

The effective date of the docbase configuration object. The effective date is used to manage client query caches.

Dormancy Status

The current dormancy status of the repository. Valid values are:

  • Dormancy Requested

  • Dormant

  • Active

  • Invalid

Note

The Dormancy Status column is only visible for 7.0 and later versions of repositories.