= Data Store =

The data store for imip-agent holds calendar data and free/busy information.
The following data store types exist:

 * A [[../FileStore|file store]] employing textual files in the filesystem

 * A [[../DatabaseStore|database store]] employing database tables managed
 by a database management system

For simplicity, the file store is the default storage mechanism for imip-agent,
but the database store is provided as an alternative where different operating
characteristics are desired.

The [[../Configuration|configuration]] files (`config.sh` and `config.txt`) need
updating to reflect the choice of data store, with the directory parameters
set to appropriate values for the chosen store type.
