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One-Volume & Multiple-Volume Directory Structures

The advantages and disadvantages to One-Volume and Multiple-Volume Directory Structures.

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Advantage to One-VolumeFile storage has no limitations except for physical size or hard disk.
Advantage to One-VolumePath names are short.
Advantage to One-VolumeApplication data files are in a seperate directory from application program files.
Disadvantage to One-VolumeUser sub-directories are directly off the SYS: volume.
Disadvantage to One-VolumeNo shared-data directories.
Disadvantage to One-VolumeSYS: should be reserved for Netware files only.
Advantage to Multiple-VolumeA different administrator can manage each section.
Advantage to Multiple-VolumeApplication program files are secure because they are located in a seperate directory on the SYS: volume.
Advantage to Multiple-VolumeSYS: volume is more stable because few files are added or deleted.
Disadvantage to Multiple-VolumeNo well defined shared-data area.
Disadvantage to Multiple-VolumeUsers are spread across the system which makes security more difficult.
Disadvantage to Multiple-VolumeInheritance problems may exist.

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