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+Example SolrCore Instance Directory
+=============================
+
+This directory is provided as an example of what an "Instance Directory"
+should look like for a SolrCore
+
+It's not strictly necessary that you copy all of the files in this
+directory when setting up a new SolrCores, but it is recommended.
+
+
+Basic Directory Structure
+-------------------------
+
+The Solr Home directory typically contains the following sub-directories...
+
+ conf/
+ This directory is mandatory and must contain your solrconfig.xml
+ and schema.xml. Any other optional configuration files would also
+ be kept here.
+
+ data/
+ This directory is the default location where Solr will keep your
+ index, and is used by the replication scripts for dealing with
+ snapshots. You can override this location in the
+ conf/solrconfig.xml. Solr will create this directory if it does not
+ already exist.
+
+ lib/
+ This directory is optional. If it exists, Solr will load any Jars
+ found in this directory and use them to resolve any "plugins"
+ specified in your solrconfig.xml or schema.xml (ie: Analyzers,
+ Request Handlers, etc...). Alternatively you can use the <lib>
+ syntax in conf/solrconfig.xml to direct Solr to your plugins. See
+ the example conf/solrconfig.xml file for details.