You can reset the migration interval at which RSS will copy and cache earmarked files, or you can perform a manual migration. To manually copy files, right-click the volume object and choose All Tasks, Copy Files to Remote Storage.
RSS's feature list is too long to go over in detail in this column, so after you install RSS, I recommend that you examine all the powerful tools built into this component. (For detailed information about how to install, configure, and use RSS, see Douglas Toombs, "Unlimited Storage," June 2000.)
When RSS Isn't the Answer
Sometimes RSS isn't the perfect solution. Witness the story of an administrator who was surprised when a large volume that she was managing with RSS filled up faster than she'd expected. Her rule for free space had kicked in, and many files met the criteria she'd set for file size. However, RSS hadn't earmarked any files for archiving because none of the files met the criteria she'd set for file age. Apparently, enthusiastic workers were creating large files filled with complicated graphic images. Many of the files were new or were opened and modified on a daily basis, so none of them were old enough for RSS to consider for archiving.
To solve the problem, the administrator added a file server, then divided the users' files between the servers. Eventually, the users got past the "new toy" aspect of graphic design and began creating less complicated presentations. At that point, the administrator was able to use RSS to manage both disk volumes.
Although RSS might not be the solution to all your data-archiving woes, it can simplify file storage for you and your users. Implementing this useful tool might mean victory in one more administrative battle.