File Locking


The Windows file service offers a few unique features for managing files that reside on the server but are open on client computers. These file-locking options improve the performance and consistency of open files. You can configure these options individually for each share point.

Once configured, file locks are transparent to the users connected to the server. In addition, file-locking options don't conflict with any Windows service configuration in Server Admin.

To enable file locking

1.

In Workgroup Manager, navigate to a specific share point's Windows service settings.

See the previous task for instructions.

2.

Choose one of the following Windows file-locking options and click Save (Figure 5.36):

  • Enable oplocks lets client computers cache changes to open files locally for improved performance. Opportunistic locking is disabled by default.

  • Enable strict locking allows only one user at a time to open a particular file to prevent the file corruption that occurs when applications attempt to edit files that are currently being edited by other users. Strict locking is enabled by default.

    Figure 5.36. Decide on a file locking structure, if you want one.





Mac OS X Server 10. 4 Tiger. Visual QuickPro Guide
Mac OS X Server 10.4 Tiger: Visual QuickPro Guide
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