Use these instructions to create, view or modify a linked store.
To create or modify a linked store:
Connect to a 5.3x repository to create a new linked store.
Select Administration > File Management > Storage.
The Storage list page appears.
Do one of the following:
Click File > New > Linked Store to create a new linked store.
Select the linked store you want to view or modify, then select View > Properties > Info.
The Info page for a linked store appears.
Enter or modify the linked store information on the Info page, as described in Table 11.3.
Click OK to save your changes.
Table 11.3. Linked store properties
| Field label | Value |
|---|---|
Name | The name of the storage object. This name must be unique within the repository. |
Location | The name of the directory containing the logical link. |
Linked Store | The name of the storage area to which the link is pointing. |
Use symbolic links | If selected, symbolic links are used. |
Get Method | To install a custom SurrogateGet, click Select Method and browse to the method on the server host file system. This option only appears if you are modifying an existing linked store. |
Offline Get Method | Select to use an offline Get method. This option only appears if you are modifying an existing linked store. |
Status | Select a radio button to change the status of the file store to on line, off line, or read only. This option only appears if you are modifying an existing linked store. |