FileGroup Element for EventClass (ADF)
Specifies the application database filegroup on which the event table will be created.
Syntax
<EventClasses>
<EventClass>
...
<FileGroup>
Element Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type |
string, between 0 and 128 characters in length. |
Default value |
The /Database/DefaultFileGroup value (if specified) or the application database's primary filegroup. |
Occurrence |
Optional once per EventClass element. |
Updates |
Can be added, deleted, and modified when updating the application. |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Elements |
|---|---|
Parent element |
|
Child elements |
None. |
Remarks
If specified, the FileGroup value must match one of the Database element's NamedFileGroup values.
Important
If you update a FileGroup element, updating the application deletes and re-creates the event class to which it corresponds. This includes dropping and re-creating the SQL Server tables and indexes used by this event class. Any data existing in the original SQL Server tables is permanently deleted.
Example
The following example shows how to have Notification Services place the event class tables in the Events filegroup.
<FileGroup>Events</FileGroup>
See Also
Reference
Application Definition File Reference
Other Resources
Defining Core Event Class Properties
Updating Instances and Applications