Remote Roots

Some database data is not stored in the database file itself, but as separate files in remote root directories.

Remote root directories do not have to be on the same drive, or even the same machine, as the database.

Editing of remote root locations is restricted to database owners when user permissions are enabled and the Protect Global Settings options is on.

Note

Everyone working with a particular database should use the same remote root directories.

Setting remote root locations

Note:

To set remote root locations:

  1. Select the Database management | Set remote roots option from the File menu. This displays the Set Remote Roots dialog.
  2. Set locations for each remote root by typing the pathname of the directory, or browse for a directory using the button.

Files will be stored in a sub-directory of the specified Remote Root. The sub-directory name is the Unique Database Identifier for the database.

For information about the files stored in the remote root directories, see File Locations.

Local Folders

File Locations

Set Remote Roots Dialog