Server Preferences window: File Distribution Servers page

This topic describes the Server Preferences window: File Distribution Servers page.

Introduction

Use this page to set resource-usage limits for Director on the specified file-distribution servers. Director takes advantage of the standard file-sharing feature by enabling you to leverage shared folders you have created on servers in your network.

Fields

Share Names
Add
Displays a dialog that enables you to add a share name and associated value to the list and, optionally, to define FTP as the transport to send software distribution packages to the specified server share.
File Distribution Server Information
Share Name
The name of the file distribution server using universal naming convention (UNC) notation. This field is required. You must also use this name to specify which transport you want to use for sending the software distribution package from the IBM Director Server to the server share. To use the default transport, NetBIOS, enter the name in UNC format without specifying a protocol.
For example, an entry in the UNC format that specifies the use of the NetBIOS transport would be:
\\server_name\data_source
To specify NetWare server shares, include the NetWare volume:
\\server_name\volume\data_source
To specify FTP as the transport protocol, prepend ftp: to the UNC name. For example, an entry in the UNC format that specifies the use of the FTP transport would be:
ftp:\\server_name
Maximum Disk Space (mb)
Specify the maximum amount of disk space, in megabytes, that can be used on the file distribution server for software distribution. The default is 500 megabytes.
Maximum Managed Systems
Specify the maximum number of concurrent client connections that can be dedicated to software distribution. The default is 10 connections.
Limit bandwidth between server and share (kbps)
Use this field to specify the maximum bandwidth, in kilobits per second, that can be used by IBM Director for redirecting the package to the file distribution server. If you do not want to limit the bandwidth, do not select the check box. The default is no bandwidth limit.
File Distribution Server Account Information
User ID
A user ID that is required to login to the server share.
Password
Enter the password that corresponds to the user ID.
Confirm Password
Enter the password again for verification.
Home Directory
Enter the home directory for the file distribution server.
Edit
Edit the selected share name and values.
Remove
Remove the selected share name from the list.
Selected Details
The right-hand panel displays the details of the share name selected in the left-hand panel. Details displayed are as follows:
  • Share Name
  • Maximum Disk Space (mb)
  • Maximum Systems
  • Limit Bandwidth Utilization (kbps)
  • User ID on FTP Server

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