Change Package Directory

You may utilize an asctl command to change the IBM Aspera Faspex on Demand package storage directory. To view the current package directory, run the following command in a Terminal window:

$ asctl faspex:package_dir

To change Faspex's package directory, use the same command, but specify a path (for example, change to /new-path):

$ asctl faspex:package_dir /new-path
Important: Changing the package directory within the application does not move the packages or create the directory. The Faspex Administrator must create the new package directory and move the packages manually on the file system, being careful to preserve the directory permissions. Copying packages can be performed either before or after changing the package directory. For additional assistance, contact Technical Support.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

If you will be storing Faspex packages in a network directory, ensure that the directory is configured as follows: