[389-users] multi-master changelog, tombstone entries

[Vesa Alho]

Hi,

1. replication changelog
I've been running multi-master replication setup for a while and 
realised hadn't configured expiration (changelog max age). Now my 
changelog file is rather big and I would like get size down. I'm 
planning to delete changelog and start with a fresh one following these 
instructions:
https://access.redhat.com/site/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Directory_Server/9.0/html/Administration_Guide/Managing_Replication-Deleting_the_Changelog.html

But since I have two multi-master servers, I was wondering what is the 
best way to start with a fresh changelog?
Guide says I need to re-initialize consumers again, but if both 
multi-master servers get new data during replication is off, I'm worried 
I get into trouble when trying to get replication running again. In case 
there is a risk, I rather keep the current state.

2. Tombstone entries
I was reading this:
https://access.redhat.com/site/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Directory_Server/9.0/html/Administration_Guide/tombstones.html
=>
I noticed that at least in 1.2.11.25 value 
nsDS5ReplicaTombstonePurgeInterval is not set at all. I guess because it 
depends on environment? But is there a reason why it's not directly 
visible in Console => Configuration => Replication (on the same page as 
changelog max age)? Just saying I would not have noticed tombstone 
purging unless reading administration guide carefully.

-Vesa