Perform a Test Backup and Restore of Nutanix Files Exported to CIFS

To verify that the Nutanix file server is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.

Back Up Nutanix Files Exported to CIFS

1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > File servers.

   The File servers page appears.

2. Click the file server.

   The file server page appears.

3. Under Protocols, click CIFS.

   The CIFS page appears.

4. Under Subclients, in the row for the subclient, click the action button , and then click Back up.

   The Select backup level dialog box appears.

5. Click OK.

Restore Nutanix Files Exported to CIFS

1. From the navigation pane, go to Protect > File servers.

   The File servers page appears.

2. Click the file server.

   The file server page appears.

3. Under Protocols, click CIFS.

   The CIFS page appears.

4. Under Subclients, in the row for the subclient, click the action button , and then click Restore.

   The Backup Content page appears.

5. Select the content, and then click Restore.

   The Restore options dialog box appears.

6. From the Destination client list, select the computer to restore the data to.

7. Select the Restore to original folder check box.

8. To overwrite the existing data, select the Unconditionally overwrite if it already exists check box.

9. Click Submit.