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What a Server Object Represents
The Server object represents a server running eDirectory or a bindery-based (NetWare 2 or NetWare
3) server.
Usage
The Server object serves as a reference point for replication operations. A Server object that
represents a bindery-based server allows you to manage the server’s volumes with iManager.
Important Properties
The Server object has a Network Address property, among others. The Network Address property
displays the protocol and address number for the server. This is useful for troubleshooting at the
packet level
For a complete list of properties, select a Server object in iManager. To display a description for
each page of properties, click
Help .
Volume
Description: Volume object icon When you create a physical volume on a server, a Volume object
is automatically created in the tree. By default, the name of the Volume object is the server’s name
with an underscore and the physical volume’s name appended (for example, YOSERVER_SYS).
Volume objects are supported only on NetWare. Linux and UNIX file system partitions cannot be
managed using Volume objects.
What a Volume Object Represents
A Volume object represents a physical volume on a server, whether it is a writable disk, a CD, or
other storage medium. The Volume object in eDirectory does not contain information about the files
and directories on that volume, although you can access that information through iManager. File and
directory information is retained in the file system itself.
Usage
In iManager, click the Volume icon to manage files and directories on that volume. iManager
provides information about the volume’s free disk space, directory entry space, and compression
statistics.
You can also create Volume objects in the tree for NetWare 2 and NetWare 3 volumes.
Important Properties
In addition to the required Name and Host Server properties, there are other important Volume
properties.
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Name
This is the name of the Volume object in the tree. By default, this name is derived from the
name of the physical volume, though you can change the object name.
Š Host Server
This is the server that the volume resides on.
Š Version