Optimizing batch operations
Batch operations read or modify the data for many vault folders or documents in a single operation, which can require a lot of resources on both the Meridian application server and client computers.
Batch operations include such actions as:
- Importing large numbers of documents
- Running the Vault Consistency Wizard
- Modifying the Field-Path definition
- Changing the security of the vault
The amount of time that they require can be reduced.
To optimize performance during batch operations:
- Perform batch operations after production hours when no users are connected to the server.
- Reduce the MaximumCacheSize setting of the vault to 60 MB as described in Configuring the MaximumCacheSize setting because batch operations do not use this cache.
- Configure the database engine for best single-user performance as described in Configuring the EDM Server service. This will allow the server to use the maximum amount of system resources for the operation.
- If the Meridian FDA Module is enabled, disable the audit log by temporarily clearing the Audit table connection string option described in the BlueCielo Meridian FDA Module Configuration Guide.
- Disable other vaults as described in Disabling a vault.
- Run the batch operation using a client application run on the server computer, if possible.
- Remember to restore these settings after the batch process has finished.