SLNet ReplicationBuffer large file

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Hi, we have a 64GB file within SLNet which is causing problems.  The file is called ReplicationBuffer and links to a replicated Element.  Is it safe to just delete this file?

Thanks.

Paul

paul farndell [DevOps Advocate] Selected answer as best 12th September 2023
Simon Raine [SLC] [DevOps Advocate] commented

Is the replicated element still in existence? There have been issues noted that the buffer can sometimes grow out of proportion when the element is deleted.
paul farndell [DevOps Advocate] commented

Yes, the replicated Element is is still polling and being replicated to the other server okay.

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In any case you can inspect and stop the specific buffer following this procedure - Inspecting the active replication buffers | DataMiner Docs

Simon Raine [SLC] [DevOps Advocate] Edited comment 12th September 2023
paul farndell [DevOps Advocate] commented

Thanks. And then can I delete the large file?
Simon Raine [SLC] [DevOps Advocate] commented

Yes, stop the element, delete the file anyway.

Then to reduce the size of the buffer you can reduce or set the maxMinutesToBuffer in the relevant emlement.xml in c:Skyline DataMinerElements[ElementName]

Or follow the other procedure to inspect/disable the buffering if not needed.