It is possible to limit the size of the journal db file with the
JournalDBSize setting but
I strongly recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of the client
as
many enhancements/fixes to journal based backup have been added in
the 5.3+ level client, including:

- multiple journal based backup support, that is
   the capability of doing concurrent jbb sessions
   based on the client ResourceUtilization setting

- rewritten file system monitor which reduces the
   frequency/occurrence of notification buffer overflows,
   and also fixes problems dealing with moved/renamed
   directories

-new journal database implementation which improves
  performance and reliability, better utilizes disk
  space and is no longer limited to 2 gig in size


You can also expect to see additional platform support (other than
Windows) in a future release.

Hope this helps .....


Pete Tanenhaus
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
email: tanenhau AT us.ibm DOT com
tieline: 320.8778, external: 607.754.4213

"Those who refuse to challenge authority are condemned to conform to it"



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Hi

Environment:-
Server Version 5.2.2.0 on W23k Server.
Client Version 5.2.2.0 on W2k Server.

I have journalling enabled on this client and it works fine.
However the size of the journal files(>2gb) are a cause of
 concern due to lack on disk space on the C: drive .
The F: drive is 176gb  with about 10gb of free space.

Is it possible to limit  the size to say 1.5 gb,  midstream  ?

Or would I  have to disable and re-enable journalling ?
And would I end up with another full backup ?

T.I.A

Bill