After server setup, you can change the directory type. After you change directory type, the Administration Process generates a "Store Directory Type in Server Record" request to change the value of the Directory Type field on the Basics tab of the Server document.

Changing a primary Domino Directory to a Configuration Directory

Note Do not change the primary Domino Directory on the administration server to a Configuration Directory.

1. From the Domino Administrator, connect to the server that stores the replica of the Domino Directory you want to change.

2. Click the Files tab.

3. Select the Domino Directory, and then double-click.

4. Choose File - Replication - Options for this Application, and change the replication settings for the directory as follows:

1. Click Space Savers in the Replication Settings dialog box.
2. Next to Include, select "Configuration Documents only."
3. Click OK.

6. Restart the server that stores the Domino Directory replica you changed.

Changing a Configuration Directory to a primary Domino Directory

1. From the Domino Administrator, connect to the server that stores the replica of the Domino Directory you want to change.

2. Click the Files tab.

3. Select the Domino Directory, and then double-click.

4. Choose File - Replication - Options for this Application, and change the replication settings for the directory as follows:

1. Select Space Savers in the Replication Settings dialog box.
2. Next to Include, select All Fields.
3. Deselect "Documents that meet a selection formula."
4. Click Yes when you see the following prompt:

"Switching to Folders will clear the current selection formula. Are you sure you want to do this?"
1. Click OK.

6. Restart the server that stores the Domino Directory replica you changed.

Related topics

Replicate
Restart Server
Managing Domino Directories in a central directory architecture

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