Cleanup - How many nsd files should one retain?

[rob@xxxxxxxxx]

How many nsd files should one retain?

nsd files are created when a server restarts itself because of some fault. 
 IBM uses them to determine why the fault.  Prior to Domino 6.5 they were 
in your notes data directory and had a format like 
nsd_20040617_14.06.01.nsd which sorted them nicely by date and time. 
Evidently IBM eased on their employment drug testing because they changed 
the naming format to nsd_09_18_104@xxxxxxxxx to thwart any attempts to use 
a 5250 tool to sort them by date.  They also moved them to the 
data/IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT directory - which probably makes sense.

I believe that any over a few months old are good candidates for disposal. 
 If you have several recent ones you really need to find out why your 
server is restarting.  Other than that, maybe only retain enough to 
determine a pattern - like a weekly backup causing issues - etc.

Rob Berendt
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