File corruption in GroupWise 5.x using Direct Mode

(Last modified: 06Feb2003)

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fact

Novell GroupWise 5.1

Novell GroupWise 5.2

Novell GroupWise 5.5

Novell GroupWise 32-bit Client

Novell GroupWise 16 bit Client

Direct Access Mode

symptom

File corruption in GroupWise 5.x using Direct Mode

Database corruption

cause

When using direct access mode the Databases can be cached at the workstations. When the client writes back the record  corruption can occur if the cached copy written back does not match.Client Server reduces this possibility as only one process has the database open.It is the preferred mode.

fix

Change the access mode to Client/Server Only.

document

Document Title:	File corruption in GroupWise 5.x using Direct Mode
Document ID:	10051752
Solution ID:	NOVL5790
Creation Date:	12Apr2000
Modified Date:	06Feb2003
Novell Product Class:	Groupware

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