Configuring File Storage and Encryption Keys for Multiple Standalone Decisions Servers

RichterBell

I'm setting up two standalone Decisions servers (Server A and Server B) and want to make sure they're configured independently, especially regarding file storage locations and encryption key generation. After reviewing the Settings.xml files for both servers, I'm unsure if there might be any overlap or shared resources, and whether I need to generate new encryption keys for Server B to avoid conflicts with Server A.

How do I properly configure file storage and encryption keys for two standalone Decisions servers to ensure they operate independently?

MalikB_Decisions

Hello,

To keep file storage and encryption keys separate on two standalone Decisions servers:

1. Make sure file storage locations (themes, styles, assets) in each server’s Settings.xml are unique and not shared.
2. In Settings.xml, set the server type to "Unmanaged" or "Standard" (not "Hosted" or "Clustered").
3. To generate new encryption keys for Server B:

• Stop the Decisions service on Server B.
• Go to C:\Program Files\Decisions\FileStorage\Primary\Settings (default for v8).
• Delete or move keys.dat and databaseid.txt.
• Restart the installer or service to generate new keys, then start the service.

4.If Server B needs to access old encrypted data, keep the original keys.dat. For a new database, new keys are fine.

5.If you see unexpected behavior, clear your browser and IIS/.NET cache.

Hope that help!