Support Article
Large set of .dat files generated in the Temp folder
SA-76945
Summary
A large set of .dat files are generated in the Temp folder (/PR_Temp/<prefix>expandStream.dat).
For more information, refer to: https://community.pega.com/support/support-articles/pega-temp-folder-filled-dat-files
Error Messages
Not Applicable
Steps to Reproduce
Not Applicable
Root Cause
These files have various functions that is determined from the file content.
For example, the files can be related to passivation of data pages. They can be deleted without concern and this can be managed in the Load Management of the data pages.
Resolution
Perform the following local-change to suppress the files:
- Stop the application server.
- Add the below entry to modify the prconfig.xml.
<env name="initialization/DumpStreamOnError" value="false" />
- Redeploy.
- Clear the cache and extract the marker file.
- Restart the application server.
Published April 6, 2019 - Updated December 2, 2021
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