vob_server process

For each VOB, a long-lived vob_server process runs on the VOB host. The vob_server manipulates data in the VOB storage pools in response to requests from client processes.

The vob_server is the only process that creates or deletes VOB data containers; only the VOB owner or a privileged user can modify VOB data containers and storage pools. For more information, see The VOB storage directory.

A vob_server process is started as needed by thealbd_server process. It remains active until any of the following events occur:

The VOB is removed with the rmvob command.
Rational® ClearCase® is stopped on the VOB server host.
The VOB server host is shut down and restarted.

When it begins execution, the vob_server reads configuration information from the file vob_server.conf in the VOB storage directory. Values in this file are established by the vob_snapshot_setup utility and other commands. Do not modify this file.