DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Redirecting client references to databases
Use the IBM® Lotus® Domino™ database redirect feature to redirect IBM® Lotus® Notes® client references from deleted or moved databases to a database replica that you specify. When a Notes client attempts to open a database instance which no longer exists, it uses the database redirect information to remove or update references on the client. The database redirect notifies the client that the database has been deleted or moved. Client references to databases and servers reside in many places, and database redirects are used on the user's desktop or workspace, in bookmarks, and also by the replicator. Database redirects may also be used with resource links. Redirects are not used by the Open Application dialog box nor by scripts.

Database redirects and database moves

When you move a database, the Move Database dialog box offers an option to create a database redirect that allows clients to update their references to the database you are deleting.

For information about moving databases, see the topic Moving databases.

Database redirects and database deletes

When you delete a database, the Confirm Database Delete dialog box contains an option to create a database redirect that allows clients to update their references to the database you are deleting as well as an option to redirect clients to another server. If the redirect server name is set, it must not be the same server on which the deletion is to take place. If all replicas are to be deleted, the redirect server must not be in the same domain.

For information about deleting a database, see the topic Deleting databases.

Database redirects without references

If a database redirect exists, but due to database deletes or moves contains no reference to a database, the client removes its references to the original database.

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