Before moving a dynamic view storage directory

Each dynamic view includes a view storage directory, which is used to maintain the view. Do not use the standard methods to move a view storage directory for the following reasons:

  • The view storage directory includes a database. Moving the database without first shutting down the view_server process for the view can corrupt the database.
  • The location of view storage directories is stored in a set of DevOps Code ClearCase® registries. The information in these registries must be correct for you to perform DevOps Code ClearCase® operations in your views. In a dynamic view, the location in DevOps Code ClearCase® registries must be correct for you to access any file or directory in the view.

Ask your DevOps Code ClearCase® administrator to move view storage directories because it might affect other, potentially many, DevOps Code ClearCase® users at your site. The Administrator's Guide describes the procedure for moving view storage directories.

Attention: You will lose data (including view-private files in a dynamic view) if you move a view storage directory without following the procedure described in the Administrator's Guide.
Tip: For information about changing the view tag of a view (which is the logical name for a view), see the mktag reference page. You can also change the drive assigned to a view.