User Guide

Optimizing File System Performance 37
Traditional File Services Administration Guide
103-000180-001
August 30, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
To change SET parameters, execute the SET command at the server console
prompt.
The following list identifies SET command parameters that affect file
compression. The settings apply to all files and directories in compression-
enabled volumes on the server. For the function and range of values associated
with each SET parameter, see SET in Utilities Reference.
 Compression Daily Check Stop Hour
 Compression Daily Check Starting Hour
 Minimum Compression Percentage Gain
 Enable File Compression
 Maximum Concurrent Compressions
 Convert Compressed to Uncompressed Option
 Decompress Percent Disk Space Free To Allow Commit
 Decompress Free Space Warning Interval
 Deleted Files Compression Option
 Days Untouched Before Compression
Suspending File Compression
Use SET command's Enable File Compression parameter to temporarily
suspend file compression for a volume. For instructions on using SET to
suspend file compression, see SET in Utilities Reference.
You can also use the MONITOR command to change file compression
parameters. For a general description of MONITOR, see MONITOR in the
Utilities Reference.
While file compression is suspended, files that would have been compressed
are queued and compressed when compression is re-enabled.
Saving Disk Space with File Purging
You can conserve disk space by purging files from volumes. For information
and instructions on purging files, see Deleting NSS Pools or Logical Volumes
in the Novell Storage Services Administration Guide.