As part of our default workflow, we enforce the "cleanup" operation, which is removing all files referenced by a single media package from the file system in order to save space and prevent disks from filling up. So far for the pros of making this the default behavior.
On the downside, mediapackages get added to the various indexes in Matterhorn (workflow, episode, search) that can't be used for further (or repeated) processing since they are basically invalid, having pointers to files and catalogs that don't exist anymore. This will be true until we have a working archive in place which unfortunately does note seem doable until 1.5. In order to make sure people make an active choice to have their original media and catalogs removed, I #propose to comment out that operation and add documentation right into the workflow that explains what happens if a user choses to enable it. But if they don't they are still by default maintaining a working installation with valid media packages. I am especially looking for feedback from adopters. Tobias _______________________________________________ Matterhorn mailing list [email protected] http://lists.opencastproject.org/mailman/listinfo/matterhorn To unsubscribe please email [email protected] _______________________________________________
