Specifications

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Section 1: DocSTAR Software
? This section will cover basic information about DocSTAR v2.3x Software
DocSTAR v2.3x Host Software
DocSTAR Host Software is responsible for most of what happens in a DocSTAR
environment. It is the central collection and distribution point of the Database, Full-Text
Index, Image files, and their associated Text and Annotation files (where applicable). It
handles inbound scanning, faxing, and importing as well as outbound retrieving, printing,
faxing, and exporting. In addition to these tasks it may also be responsible for the control
of a Jukebox or RAID device. Not to mention it’s automated Backup of the Database and
Full Text Index, constant polling for imported documents, user validation (when users
have been created) & license enforcement, as well as possible automated Precaching
duties (if used). The DocSTAR Host System can be, and usually is, a very busy place.
However, it cannot be all things to all people at all times.
It is your role as an advanced DocSTAR Service Engineer, to assess the demands of, and
bottlenecks in, a DocSTAR installation and remedy any impractical applications or
expectations of the DocSTAR system. You may have to recommend network
hardware/software upgrades. You may be required to off-load the faxing capability to
another machine using some other network fax server software or device. You may have
to suggest a RAID device for Mass Storage capabilities online to service high scanning
and retrieving volumes. You may even have to recommend an upgrade to the DocSTAR
SE to handle greater inbound scanning volumes or higher numbers of simultaneous user
connections to avoid Database corruptions. The first step is setting up the host optimally
and understanding the configuration files.
The DocSTAR Administration screen is where we setup our DocSTAR Host System.
Since the DocSTAR Host system is also a client to itself, it has a SHARED.INI
(Host/System Settings) and a DOCSTAR.INI (Station Settings). The construction of the
DocAdmin window can be seen below in Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1 DocAdmin Window Construction