Validating ClipIDs with the Centera

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From jjdemski

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008

We have a utility (that we almost never run) that goes through our directory, and “validates” all ClipIDs with the Centera. Currently, “validates” means doing a Clip_Exists call.

I understand that Clip_Exists can take a long time if the ClipID isn’t found in the normal directory, because Centera is doing an exhaustive search for the clip. If the clip is found in some dusty corner of the box, will Centera add it to the normal directory, so that it can be found more quickly in the future?

If we’ve decided to take the time to run this utility, should we do a Clip_Open (and Clip_Close) instead of the Clip_Exists? In other words, would a Clip_Open check everything that a Clip_Exists does, and more, without adding significantly to the processing time?

Thank you for your advice.

Jim