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FileT3 (Deprecated)

The WebLogic File service allows you to provide high-speed, client-side access to native operating system files on the server. Use the client API to extend the capabilities of java.io.InputStream and java.io.OutputStream.

Tasks

Clone a File System

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Clone icon in the row of the file system you want to clone. A dialog displays in the right pane showing the tab associated with cloning a file system.

4. Enter the name of your file system in the Name field.

5. Enter the path to the file system on the server host in the Path field.

6. Click Clone.

7. Verify selected servers. See Assign Servers for a FileT3 File System.

8. Verify selected clusters. See Assign Clusters for a FileT3 File System.

9. Restart the Administration Server so that your changes can take effect.

Create a File System

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Configure a new FileT3 text link. A dialog displays in the right pane showing the tabs associated with configuring a file service.

4. Enter the name of your file system in the Name field.

5. Enter the path to the file system on the server host in the Path field.

6. Click the Create button in the lower right corner to create a file service instance with the name you specified in the Name field. The new instance is added under the FileT3 node in the left pane.

7. Select servers. See Assign Servers for a FileT3 File System.

8. For Clustered environments, see Assign Clusters for a FileT3 File System.

9. Restart the Administration Server so that your changes can take effect.

Delete a File System

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Delete icon in the row of the file systems you want to delete. A dialog displays in the right pane prompting you to confirm your deletion request.

4. Click Yes to delete the file system. The file system icon under the FileT3 node is deleted.

5. Click continue.

Modify a File System Path NAME

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Name of the file system you want to modify.

4. Modify the value in the Path attribute field.

5. Click Apply.

6. Restart the Administration Server so that your changes can take effect.

Assign Servers for a FileT3 File System

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Name of the file system you want to modify. A dialog displays in the right pane showing the tabs associated with configuring a file system.

4. Click the Targets tab.

5. Click the Servers tab.

6. To assign a FileT3 file system to the selected server, select a server in the list of Available servers and click the right arrow to move the server to the Chosen list. You can select multiple servers by Shift-clicking or Ctrl-clicking servers in the list.

7. To remove a FileT3 from a server, select a server in the list of Chosen servers and click the left arrow to move the server to the Available list. You can select multiple servers by Shift-clicking or Ctrl-clicking servers in the list.

8. Click Apply.

9. Restart the Administration Server so that your changes can take effect.

Assign Clusters for a FileT3 File System

1. Click the Services node.

2. Click the FileT3 node.

3. Click the Name of the file system you want to modify. A dialog displays in the right pane showing the tabs associated with configuring a file system.

4. Click the Targets tab.

5. Click the Clusters tab.

6. To assign a FileT3 file system to the selected cluster, select a cluster in the list of Available clusters and click the right arrow to move the cluster to the Chosen list. You can select multiple clusters by Shift-clicking or Ctrl-clicking clusters in the list.

7. To remove a FileT3 from a cluster, select a cluster in the list of Chosen clusters and click the left arrow to move the cluster to the Available list. You can select multiple clusters by Shift-clicking or Ctrl-clicking clusters in the list.

8. Click Apply.

9. Restart the Administration Server so that your changes can take effect.