Managing Domains

When working with decoupled PS_HOME and PS_CFG_HOME directory structures, keep these recommendations in mind:

• Use distinct PS_CFG_HOME locations for each PS_HOME. When a PS_CFG_HOME is created, PSADMIN brings content from the current PS_HOME into the PS_CFG_HOME, which effectively binds that PS_CFG_HOME to that PS_HOME. That is, all domains within a given PS_CFG_HOME should reference the same PS_HOME. Domains in the same PS_CFG_HOME that reference different PS_HOMEs can encounter unpredictable behavior, especially when applying updates to the system.

• Install as few PS_HOMEs as possible. Ideally, each PS_CFG_HOME requiring the same PeopleTools release level points to the same PS_HOME. This approach helps reduce the number of locations that require patches to be applied.

• After applying updates (patches) to the PS_HOME, recreate domains associated with that PS_HOME.

• A domain configured on one machine cannot be copied manually and run on another machine. Use the Replicate Config Home PSADMIN option to perform this task.

• The Windows service configuration file (PSWINSRV.CFG) will be invalid if it is shared between multiple PS_CFG_HOMEs on different network drives.

• As you maintain your system and upgrade domains, keep in mind that dormant domains will consume disk space. Make sure to keep track of where your retired domains reside and take action to remove them when no longer required. It is generally recommended to remove old log files and trace files for both efficiency and security purposes.