Start/notes.ini Parameters/Directory

Directory

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Parameter: Directory
Short description: Defines the data directory of the Domino server or Notes client (NSFs, notes.ini, IDs).

Profile

Parameter
Directory
Category
General
Component
Server, Client
Available since
R4
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
Absolute path

Description

Directory defines the data directory of the Domino server or Notes client. This directory holds all NSFs, the notes.ini, ID files, and supporting files. The path is set during setup and should not be changed later without a clean migration.

Example configuration

Directory=D:\Domino\Data

Notes & pitfalls

  • The Domino service account needs full access to the directory.
  • From a performance and backup perspective, a separate partition / dedicated volume makes sense.
  • Do not place the directory under system paths (Program Files, /usr); use a dedicated data volume.
  • The path should not contain spaces or special characters – this makes scripting and backups easier.
  • Changes require a migration of the data directory, not just a notes.ini edit.