Community server configuration files

There are a number of configuration files on the Sametime Community server that a backup copy should be retained after the server configuration is complete.

File name Location Contents
stconfig.nsf Windows: Domino\Data

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is the HCL Notes database that is accessed using the HCL Notes or Administrator client.
sametime.ini Windows: Domino program directory

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is used to configure and tune the Community server applications
Note:
  • This file is a sectioned configuration file. The sections are noted in square brackets, for example [Config]. Settings must be located in the correct section, otherwise they do not take effect.
  • Do not duplicate section names or parameters.
  • Do not use illegal XML characters.
chatlogging.ini Windows: Domino program directory

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is used to configure persistent chat logging.
notes.ini Windows: Domino program directory

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is used to configure, tune and secure the Domino server that is utilized by the Sametime Community server.
UserInfoConfig.xml Windows: Domino program directory

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is used to configure business cards.
Note: Be sure to follow XML syntax rules.
policies.user.xml Windows: Domino program directory

Linux: /local/notesdata

This file is used to configure business cards.
Note: Be sure to follow XML syntax rules.

Existing Sametime environment settings (LDAP tuning, for example) can be migrated to new Sametime 11 servers.

stconfig.nsf:
  • This is an HCL Notes database that must be accessed using the HCL Notes or Administrator client.
  • This file is located in the Domino\Data directory on Windows and in /local/notesdata on Linux.
sametime.ini:
  • This file is used to configure and tune Community server applications.
  • This file is a sectioned configuration file. The sections are noted in square brackets, for example [Config]. Sametime.ini settings must be located in the correct section, otherwise they will not take effect.
  • Do not duplicate section names or parameters.
  • Do not use illegal xml characters.
  • This file is located in the Domino program directory on Windows, and in /local/notesdata on Linux.
chatlogging.ini
  • This file is used to configure persistent chat logging.
  • This file is located in the Domino program directory on Windows, and in /local/notesdata on Linux.
notes.ini
  • This file is used to configure, tune and secure the Domino server that is utilized by the Sametime Community Server.
  • This file is located in the Domino program directory on Windows, and in /local/notesdata on Linux.
UserInfoConfig.xml
  • This file is used to configure business cards.
  • Be sure to follow XML syntax rules.
  • UserInfoConfig.xml is located in the Domino program directory on Windows and in /local/notesdata on Linux.
policies.user.xml
  • This file is used to configure policies for end users.
  • XML syntax rules apply.
  • policies.user.xml is located in the Domino program directory on Windows and in /local/notesdata on Linux.

Existing Sametime environment settings (LDAP tuning, for example) can be migrated to new Sametime 11 servers.