FAQ: What is the purpose of files left in /var/preserve? (SCI56091)

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FAQ: What is the purpose of files left in /var/preserve? (SCI56091)

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The UNIX system copies open files to /var/preserve when the system is rebooted.  The files will be owned by the original owner of the file.  For example, if a GENTRAN Server process had the file $EDI_ROOT/dm.idx open when the system was rebooted, UNIX would place a copy of this file in /var/preserve with a name generated by the UNIX system.  GENTRAN does not use these files in any way.

NOTE: These files are generated by the UNIX operating system when the computer is rebooted.  They are not used by GENTRAN in any way.

Historical Number

PRI33101