In order to make configuration changes to the ims.cnf file, you can either edit the file manually or use the SIMS administration console. It is recommended that you use the SIMS administration console rather than editing the ims.cnf file manually.
Any changes made to the Message Store paths should be made when no Message Store utilities are running.
Each entry in the ims.cnf file has the form:
The parameters are broken down into the following categories: Message Store paths, Message Store file system, Message Store delivery, and Message Access. The parameters are described in the following sections.