CDS Namespace Replication Considerations

Directory replication is the most reliable way to back up the information in your CDS namespace. Because the CDS data is replicated by directory, when you replicate a directory, all of the entries in it are automatically replicated. Use the dcecp program to create replicas of directories at a CDS clearinghouse. Clearinghouses need to be created in the root directory (/.:) of the cell namespace.

Follow these guidelines for replicating parts of the cell namespace:

· The root (/.:) is automatically replicated when you create a clearinghouse.

· You should have at least two copies of each CDS directory to ensure the entire namespace is available at all times. For further information about backing up CDS information, see the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components.