Managing hierarchical newsgroups on multiple NNTP servers typically requires the use of a distributed news system. This system allows for the distribution of newsgroup content across multiple servers and provides a mechanism for users to access the content through any connected server.
The technical process typically involves configuring a master server, which acts as the primary source for newsgroup content. This server is responsible for maintaining the database of all newsgroups and their associated articles, as well as distributing content to other servers.
Each connected server in the distributed news system is configured to receive content from the master server and distribute it to its local users. The system also includes mechanisms for synchronizing the database of newsgroups and articles across all servers to ensure consistency.
To manage hierarchical newsgroups within this system, administrators typically organize content into a hierarchy of categories and subcategories. The master server maintains a database of all categories and subcategories and their associated newsgroups.
Users can then access content by browsing the hierarchy and selecting the appropriate newsgroups. The distributed news system ensures that the selected newsgroups are available on the user’s local server, even if the content originated from a different server in the system.
