How to find out if new Cache Location is working?

I'm following the site sercurtiy recommendations for the Folder Purposes
http://store.xtremegunshootingcenter.com/docs/important_site_security_recommendations.html
cache location

I have changed both locations above my public_html folder (running cpanel)

how do i know if its working or not as there are no files there as of now.. and there are in my old cache dir.

thanks

What is in your configure.php file for it??

I followed the instructions to move it outside of my public_html folder

here it is

// The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
// For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from: none, database, or file
// If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache
// or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
// ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache -- leave no trailing slash
define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none');
** define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/home/DIR/cache-DIR');**

Let me try this

the folder was set to 755

and i now set it to 666

After reading the clip i just copied.. OPPS..

imfsub12:

define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/home/DIR/cache-DIR');
If your DIR_FS_CATALOG is defined as '/home/DIR/public_html/' then the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE you posted is probably correct.

will see if its working yet? not sure if it is or not..

imfsub12:

how do i know if its working or not as there are no files there as of now.. and there are in my old cache dir.
What are the names of the files in the old one?
What are the dates on those files?