Woody, > >> However, it would be useful, IMO, to have an alias for directories so > >> that conceptually, you could separate entire functionalities. For > >> instance, the main databases reside in an alias directory called > >> MainDataDir. Backups could be performed to the BackupDataDir. > > > > aliases for backup files ? Oh... > > > > Sure. All my nightly backups for a particular application go to the same > backup > directory. That directory gets backup up by the system, just as it should be > done. Having an aliased backup directory would give me the same flexibility > as connecting to databases that are commonly located.
It seems that you are looking for a solution to your specific problem, that it not appropriate for general usage (much too insecure). Further, are you aware of the "hard links" feature of file systems (including NTFS). It allows for "aliases" to be defined for folders as well as files. Sean ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Benefiting from Server Virtualization: Beyond Initial Workload Consolidation -- Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top priority.Virtualization can reduce costs, simplify management, and improve application availability and disaster protection. Learn more about boosting the value of server virtualization. http://p.sf.net/sfu/vmware-sfdev2dev Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
