Can any one explain what manifestbak file is

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#1

Hi experts,
I see manifest.bak file in my package along with manifest.v3 file.can some body plz tell me what manifest.bak file is ?I dont see it in some packages…Thanks in advance

regards
saritha

#2

RMG or somebody please help

#3

The manifest.bak file is created when there is a change in the manifest.v3 file. If there is no change, there is no bak. For the most part, that 1KB of data contained in the .bak file can be deleted.

#4

Brian,
Thanks, can .bak file be deleted? what is the use of .bak file ? was it related to package(I.e if i make any changes to .bak file will it effect the package).Thanks in advance

saritha

#5

i found manifest.rel file too…where can i find detailed description of manifest.v3,manifest.rel,manifest.bak and manifest.rel.bak files…Some one please explain.Thanks in advance

saritha

#6

There is no detail description documented…but basically you have to digg in the file and understand that usage.

Let c if anyone have documented about these items.

HTH,
RMG

#7

Thanks for your comments RMG…Any other comments from other users?

#8

As the name suggests, .bak is the backup file and .rel is the release file;

manifest.rel file is used when you use the publish/subscribe functionality within webMethods to migrate packages; also when you archive the packages for release purposes (like creating patches etc)

HTH,
Saurabh

#9

Thank you Saurabh…anycomments from other users?