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Step 5: Data Buffering [Wizard]
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Figure 5-12:“Step 5: Data Buffering” Screen—Remote
Make sure that enough disk space is available to store the files in the location
you select. Sequentially-written files can quickly grow to exceed the storage
capacity of the local flash memory or remote hard drive. Data buffering
should only be done if processes are in place to monitor the stored data. The
following table shows the differences between remote and local data
buffering.
Table 5-4: Differences Between Remote and Local Buffering
Option Description
Remote
server
Data is stored linearly in files. The NFS server must already be configured
with the mount point shared (exported). In linear mode, data is written into
a continuous sequence of files, and the file spaces is not reused. The
administrator needs to allow enough space for the expected amount of
data and take measures, such as moving unneeded data files off line, to
ensure that the data does not outgrow the available space.