Libraries

A library is a set of documents and a database that allows the set of documents to be managed as a unit. A library must belong to a specific post office but can be accessed by users in other post offices. The GroupWise client enables users to store and manage their documents in the library. The GroupWise Post Office Agent (POA) transfers documents between the GroupWise client and the library.


Graphic showing the relationship between the library and the clients, applications, and users who use it

In ConsoleOne®, a library can be viewed where it resides in the Novell® eDirectoryTM tree.


ConsoleOne view showing its location in the eDirectory tree

A library can also be viewed in relationship to the post office that owns it.


ConsoleOne view showing the library in relationship to its post office

In the GroupWise Windows client, users can view a list of all the libraries to which they have access by clicking Tools > Options > Documents.


GroupWise setup dialog box

NOTE:  This feature is not available in the Cross-Platform client.

Physically, a library consists of a set of directories and databases stored in the gwdms subdirectory of the post office, as illustrated in "Post Office Directory" in GroupWise 6.5 Troubleshooting 3: Message Flow and Directory Structure.

For complete information on libraries, see Creating and Managing Libraries