Creating a folder policy

A folder policy contains settings that are to be applied to specific folders. These settings override volume policy settings.

To make for easier management, you are recommended not to create apply folder policies to folders that have a short life, such as temporary folders. It is better to create folder policies for folders that will have a long life, such as a user's root folder.

To create a new folder policy

  1. In the Administration Console, expand the Enterprise Vault site until the Policies container is visible.

  2. Expand the Policies container.

  3. Expand the File container.

  4. Right-click Folder and then, on the shortcut menu, click New and then Policy.

  5. Work through the New Policy wizard.

To copy a policy to use as a template for a new policy

  1. In the Administration Console, right-click the policy that you want to copy and then, on the shortcut menu, click Copy Policy.

  2. Enter a new name and description for the policy.

  3. Click OK to save the copy.

  4. Double-click the new copy to display its properties.

  5. Edit the properties of the copy as required.