A whole lotta .STR files !

Glad I could help.

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"Kenlobo" <Kenlobo@no-mx.forums.novell.com> wrote in message
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> Craig,
>
> Thanks very much for the info and instructions. It is very much
> appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kenneth
>
>
> Craig Wilson;1580742 Wrote:
>> This is not Normal.
>> I would start by deleting these STR files, this will cause no damage.
>>
>> What is supposed to happen is that the Java Inventory Service on the
>> Server
>> is supposed to process these files and import them into the database.
>> It sounds like something has gone awry.
>>
>> If you are not using Inventory, you can likely modify your Workstation
>> Policy and disable the Inventory portion.
>> This way the STR files will not be put back.
>>
>> There could be many reasons why the Inventory is not working.
>> The ZDM7 Installation Guide has a section on Uninstalling and also
>> Reinstalling Inventory.
>> This may be the simplest way to troubleshoot the issue if you want to
>> get
>> inventory working again.
>>
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>> Craig Wilson - MCNE, MCSE, CCNA
>> Novell Support Forums Volunteer Sysop
>>
>> Novell does not officially monitor these forums.
>>
>> Suggestions/Opinions/Statements made by me are solely my own.
>> These thoughts may not be shared by either Novell or any rational
>> human.
>>
>> "Kenlobo" <Kenlobo@no-mx.forums.novell.com> wrote in message
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>> >
>> > NetWare Server Ver 5.1 SP6
>> > ZFD 4
>> >
>> > I actually looked through this particular forum from start to finish
>> in
>> > the hope of finding a similar issue so as not to be a bother to
>> anyone
>> > but was surprised to find none. Looks like something is not working
>> > right on our system or everyone else has tons of storage space and
>> this
>> > is therefore not an issue. Actually I also did a search through
>> > Documentation and TID's but could not find anything pertaining to
>> > deleting STR files manually.
>> >
>> > Here's the problem: Our \Zenworks\Scandir\ directory contains over
>> > 486500 .STR files and amounts to over 10.4GB. The volume
>> containing
>> > this directory is running low on space and is causing us concern.
>> >
>> > 1) Would I be right in saying this is not normal? Is it okay to
>> > delete these files or at least all the ones that are dated 2007 and
>> > older?
>> >
>> > 2) Should these files be getting deleted automatically and is
>> something
>> > not set up right on our Server.
>> >
>> > Other than this issue our Zenworks system is working very well. Our
>> > Workstation imports, NAL pushdowns, Remote control, all are
>> operating
>> > perfectly.
>> >
>> > Thanks very much for any assistance in this regard.
>> >
>> > Kenneth
>> >
>> >
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