Data Import - Overland Storage SnapServer Administrator's Manual

SnapServer/GuardianOS 7.5 Administrator's Guide

Data Import

Use the Data Import page to import (migrate) data from a legacy SnapServer or other
computer that supports CIFS or NFS (v2 or v3) to a new SnapServer. This feature can be used
to copy or move files and folders from a server on the network (Source) to your SnapServer
(Target). To access the Data Import utility, navigate to Maintenance > Data Import .
If an error is encountered during the import (for example, a file or folder is locked and cannot
be imported), the utility records the error in a log, and continues the operation. When the
import is completed, the administrator can view the log of import errors. Once the errors have
been corrected, the administrator returns to the main page, and recreates the import. With
the exception of the password, all fields will still be populated with the specifications of the
last job.
The following import options can be specified:
• Copy or move data
• Include subfolders
• Overwrite existing files
• Preserve the original permissions settings
NOTE: If you elect to preserve original permissions settings, be sure to review
• Verify imported data
NOTE: If you elect to verify imported data, all data will be read twice, once for import and once for
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comparison to the copied data. This could be a lengthy process.
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