[Opensim-dev] Question/Suggestion regarding *.ini files

[Melanie]

The way the system is working now means the user can merge a working
configuration and then edit only a subset. There is no need for a
paradigm change because the goal is already achievable. It doesn't
do this out of the box but can easily be made to do it by the admin
of the system. Grids are too different from each other to
accommodate their hypothetical needs in the base distro.

Melanie

On 04/10/2011 18:24, Markus Metzmacher wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
> I've a question regarding the OpenSim.ini, *Common.ini, etc. These ini 
> files are heavily influenced by the implementations and developments you 
> make. Some parameters never change (i.e. Database settings, Group 
> settings etc.) but others do.
> 
> Is it possible, to inject the code, which is more static by including 
> files? Example: the port, which is used for a region/simulation is 
> configured in the [Network] section and never changes because, once it 
> is running on this port, you will never change it - especially if you 
> host regions on one server. I think, it might be a good idea to call a 
> separate (static) file like 'include network_section "path/network.ini"' 
> to inject the code like you do to distinguish between HyperGrid, 
> Standalone, etc.
> 
> The user (Grid Admin or, if on another server and allowed by the Grid 
> Admin, the region admin) then has only to enable/disable the features in 
> the (new) OpenSim.ini without taking care about the settings, which 
> depends on that specific region like database, port , groups, etc ...
> 
> In fact, this will reduce upgrade times needed for upgrading a full grid 
> from day's to hours. Especially most tasks can be automated. Maybe this 
> option is available today (i don't know) but if not, it might be a good 
> idea to implement it? If I missed something, perhaps only a hint of this 
> possibility is missing on opensimulator.org?
> 
> Also, I think, the possibilities of the switches within ROBUST.ini are 
> not that good described. I do not know, if robust.ini is the file, which 
> plays the only role for the asset/inventory/user..... server 
> environment. Does OpenSim.ini plays a role for robust server only as 
> well? I think, others are puzzling exactly the same.
> 
> What do you think? Sorry - if there's a better place, to place my 
> questions, please tell me.
> 
> With kind Regards
> Markus
> 
> 
> 
> 
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