Creating a New Domain
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8.2.6 Deciding Where to Create the Domain Directory
Logically, the Domain object resides in eDirectory and is administered through ConsoleOne
®
.
Physically, the domain has a directory structure for databases, message queues, and other files. The
domain directory structure can be created on any of the supported platforms listed in “
GroupWise
Administration Requirements
” in the
GroupWise 8 Installation Guide
. The server where you create
the domain directory structure can be in the same tree as the Domain object or in another tree.
Many different configurations are possible. When deciding where to create the domain directory,
you should consider the following.
Domain Directory Space Requirements:
The domain directory requires less than 10 MB of
free disk space. However, this requirement could increase as your system grows.
Network Access by the MTA:
If the MTA is not installed on the same server with the domain
directory, the MTA must have direct network access to the domain directory so that it can write
to the domain database (wpdomain.db) and, depending on link configuration, to the post office
directories so that it can write to the POA input queues. This issue is discussed in detail in
Section 8.2.7, “Deciding Where to Install the Agent Software,” on page 126
.
Security from User Access:
Users never need access to the domain directory so you should
create it in a location you can easily secure; otherwise, you could have files inadvertently
moved or deleted.
Choose an empty directory for the new domain. If you want, the directory can reflect the name of the
domain, for example, res_dev for the Research and Development domain. Use the following
platform-specific conventions:
Choose the name and path carefully. After the domain directory is created, it is difficult to rename it.
If the directory you specify does not exist, it is created when you create the domain. Do not create
the domain directory under another domain or post office directory.
At sign @
Extended ASCII characters that are graphical or typographical symbols;
accented characters in the extended range can be used
Backslash \
Parentheses ( )
Braces { }
Period .
Colon :
WORKSHEET
Under
Item 3: Domain Name
, specify the domain name.
Under
Item 8: Domain Description
, provide a description for the new domain.
NetWare:
Use a maximum of 8 characters
Linux:
Use only lowercase characters
Windows:
No limitations.
