FileNet P8 Content Engine, Version 5.0.+              

Creating additional file storage areas

Perform this task to create additional file storage areas for existing object stores. To create additional fixed storage areas, navigate instead to the IBM® FileNet® P8 help topic Administering IBM FileNet P8 > Administering Content Engine > Content storage > Storage areas > Fixed storage areas.

Be sure that you have available the Installation and Upgrade Worksheet that was completed during your planning activities.

Complete the following procedure for each file storage area you want to create.

  1. Prepare a location for the file storage area, as shown in "Prepare storage areas for object stores" in Plan and Prepare Your Environment for IBM FileNet P8.
  2. Open your completed Installation and Upgrade Worksheet file.
    Tip: In the worksheet file, verify that the Data > Filter > AutoFilter command is enabled. To view only Enterprise Manager values for this task, filter by EM: Create a Storage Area in the Installation or Configuration Program column.
  3. Start Enterprise Manager.
  4. Select a FileNet P8 domain and log on as an administrator of the object store in which you will create a file storage area.
  5. Right-click the Storage Areas node and then choose New Storage Area.
  6. When the Create a Storage Area wizard opens, complete the wizard screens by using the values in your worksheet.


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Last updated: November 2010


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