What is core dump file, and its function

[inu]

Hi
WHat is core dump file,
What is the use of this file.
Where can we find this file in cognos directory.....


Thanks
Inam

[cognostechie]

It usually gets created when a massive local processing is required and it gets created in <installation directory\bin>

[inu]

It usually gets created when a massive local processing is required and it gets created in <installation directory\bin>

Thanks for ur valuable response, but still my doubt is not cleared,
why it is created...
I think there must be somewhat use of this file......
Can u elaborate it with example....

Cheers!
Inam

[cognostechie]

This file is used to do local processing but after the report is run there is no use of this file. You can delete it if it is occupying lot of space.

[inu]

This file is used to do local processing but after the report is run there is no use of this file. You can delete it if it is occupying lot of space.

Hi sir,
Please dont mind, but i would like to know, what is the meaning of local processing....I didnot get it at all. Actually i m new to cognos admin...

Regards
Inam

[Ammus1234]

This will help

http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/documentation/docs/en/10.2.0/ug_cra.pdf