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Local file systemLocal file system

Configuration of local file storage for expanding disc storage and distribution of files to separate folders.

A Local File Store maps to one or more base directories known as mount points. A file store consists of one or more mount points in which files are stored, which can be extended while pure runs with no down time. A file store is somewhat similar to a Volume Group in LVM. It is possible to define an arbitrary number of file stores to best suit the storage requirements of the pure installation
When files are uploaded to Pure they are stored in a temporary file storage at first and then distributed to all storages with matching filters. If no store with matching filters is found the default file storage is used.

System stores

Two system stores are configured by default, the "Local file storage", and "Temporary file storage". These stores can not be deleted, but the storage system can be configured to store files in other locations.

Local file storage

The "local" storage of files. By default Pure is configured to use this store as the default location for files. This can be expanded with an additional path, for example to expand the current storage space.

Temporary file storage

The default storage for temporary files. This this is where new files are stored until the "Preserved Content Update" job moves them to their correct destination.

Deleting a mount point

If a store has more than one mount point it is possible to remove a mount point by scheduling it for delete. the synchronisation job will move all files from the deleted mountpoint to other mount points, and delete the it when it's empty.

Editing a mount point

The location of mount points can be edited. This can be used if the pure instance have been moved or copied to another server. Note however that Pure will not move existing files to the new location, but assume that they have been manually copied.

License

A license text can be enabled for a store. The license will be displayed when users adds files to content that matches the storage filters.

 

Published at November 09, 2023

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Table of Contents
  1. System stores
  2. Local file storage
  3. Temporary file storage
  4. Deleting a mount point
  5. Editing a mount point
  6. License
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  • local storage

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