How important is the ODS version?
I make some changes in the design of a database-template with ODS version for example 43.
Then I am updating or replacing the design on the database which has the ODS version 52.
Could this be a problem?
I have done this several times but not noticed any problem.
Subject: Possible issue with changing the ODS
I only see two possible issues with changing the ODS:
You have servers or Notes clients on Release 6.
To raise the ODS, you are running compact, and something bad happens when compacting the application.
The benefits of being on a higher ODS outweigh whatever risk there is of compacting an application.
Subject: Also add CREATE_R9_LOG=1 on a 9.x server
I would also add CREATE_R9_LOG=1. On the client, you can use NSF_UpdateODS=1.
Subject: Re: ODS version?
Hello Andreas!
In fact ODS is an important part of a Domino database.
The current level of ODS provides potential improvement for I/O, folder optimization, compression, and attachment consolidation.
The best practices suggests to always upgrade ODS version.
The document below has additional information:
Domino On-Disk Structure
IBM Documentation http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/?lang=en#!/SSKTMJ_9.0.1/admin/inst_dominoondiskstructure_t.dita
I hope it helps!
Best Regards!
Rodrigo San Vicente
IBM
Subject: ODS level consistency is a factor in server and client performance
see http://planetlotus.org/profiles/lars-berntrop-bos_133166_want-domino--notes-speed-update-the-ods-on-all-notes-databases-templates-and-mail-box-files http://planetlotus.org/profiles/lars-berntrop-bos_133166_want-domino--notes-speed-update-the-ods-on-all-notes-databases-templates-and-mail-box-files
and
Lotusphere 2012: BP110 A Performance Boost for your IBM Lotus Notes Clients | PPT http://www.slideshare.net/akafrancie/lotusphere-2012-bp110-a-performance-boost-for-your-ibm-lotus-notes-clients
Motivation:
If a server or client needs to access different ODS levels, it loads additional subsystems. These cosume resouces.
Rules:
Make sure you have the latest ODS on ALL databases (.ns?), templates(.ntf) and mailbox(*.box) files.
put these in you Domino or Notes notes.ini:
Create_R8_Databases=1
Create_R85_Databases=1
Create_R9_Databases=1
That way, if you have older servers, the ODS will be easily upgraded.
How to upgrade:
Before Domino 8.5 you have to use; compact -c
Domino 8.5: compact -ods -*
Domino 9.0: compact -ods -* -upgrade
Note that if the server or client is running not all databases are upgraded.
Note that runnung a Notes client properly upgraded (ODS is latest for all files) will make you happy.
Subject: NO issue