For the best results when using an online differential or differential backup:
• Put the .edb, .stm, and .pat files in one directory.
• Put the associated log files (e.g., .log, .chk) in one directory.
• The two directories can be different.
Note: Ontrack PowerControls™ does not require .stm or .log files, but you should include them to ensure that all email data is recovered.
For best results when specifying a temporary file path for .idx and .dat files, make sure you have a sufficient amount of hard drive space for .dat and .idx files. These files may require hard drive space equal to the size of the .log files. Therefore, you may need to change the default file path for .idx and .dat files if you need more space.
Ontrack PowerControls™ never modify an .edb file or its associated files (e.g., .log, .stm, .pat, .chk). However, it does create .dat and .idx files the first time you open an .edb file from a directory that contains log files. Each time you reopen the .edb file, Ontrack PowerControls™ uses the information in the .dat and .idx files to open the .edb file more quickly.