PLOCK Command

HSI Version:

2.4

Purpose:

Marks files as non-purgeable from the disk cache in which they reside

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Command Format:

plo[ck] [-h] [-R] [-s] path ...

Options:

-h : read through symlinks as if they were regular files/directories [default: ignore symlinks]

-R : recursively traverse directories in the specified path(s)

-s : prestage files if necessary prior to locking

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Usage Notes:

This command should be used judiciously, as it may cause the disk cache to fill up with files that are not purgeable. Some sites may choose to disable this command - check with your site administrator to determine the local site policy for the use of this command.

Example:

plo -R aproject_dir

Related Command(s):

PUNLOCK, LS (-U option)