You can add an additional file server for Nutanix Files that are exported to CIFS.
When you add a file server, a backup set, and a default subclient are automatically created.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > File servers.
The File servers page appears.
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In the upper-right area of the page, click Add server.
The Add server dialog box appears.
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Click Nutanix Files.
The Add Nutanix Files dialog box appears.
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In the Name box, enter the file server name.
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From the Nutanix File server list, select the host.
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From the Plan list, select the server plan to use for the file server.
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Move the CIFS toggle key to the right.
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For Access nodes, select the Windows access nodes to use for backups of the file server.
You can select a file server or a file server group (that contains Windows file servers).
Important
The access nodes that you select must have the same feature release.
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To use credentials when browsing the file server and performing backups, under Impersonate User, click Edit, and then enter the credentials to access the file server.
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For Backup content, click Edit, and then select the CIFS share.
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Click Save.
Related Topics
For information about customizing the backup content for a file server, see Customizing the Backup Content for a Server.