Archiving file sets
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Archiving file sets
I have to archive a large File Set and keep the last 7 days' data. As I understand it, a .fs file is just a link to where the actual data is stored, and this file can be moved around at will, as the location reference is absolute and not relative. So I can just rename the .fs file and move it to an archive directory, then delete (using the correct tool) the File Set when it is over 7 days old, and everything will be ok. Is that correct?
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Re: Archiving file sets
The .fs file is the descriptor file which includes the data file paths and schema (metadata) of the data files. data files will be present in the disk pool (disk directory given in the config file) of the config file used to create the .fs. you can open the .fs and see the actual paths and schema. if you are planning to archive into tape or external disks, then you have to move the data files also.PhilHibbs wrote:I have to archive a large File Set and keep the last 7 days' data. As I understand it, a .fs file is just a link to where the actual data is stored, and this file can be moved around at will, as the location reference is absolute and not relative. So I can just rename the .fs file and move it to an archive directory, then delete (using the correct tool) the File Set when it is over 7 days old, and everything will be ok. Is that correct?