Applies To: Hitachi NAS (BlueArc) Revision 12.0 or higher
You can use the backup external links feature to control what happens when a backup operation encounters links to files that have been moved to an external server, such as a cloud server.
Procedure
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From the CommCell Browser, go to client > NDMP > defaultBackupSet.
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In the right pane, right-click the subclient, and then click Backup.
The Backup Options dialog box appears.
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On the Backup Options tab, click Advanced.
The Advanced Backup Options dialog box appears.
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On NAS Options tab, click the Backup External Links list and select one of the following options:
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ignore: Links to external files are ignored and not included in the backup.
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recreate_link: Metadata for links to external files will be included in the backup. Contents of the links to external files will not be backed up.
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remigrate: Metadata and content for links to external files are included in the backup. This is the default behavior if no option is selected.
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Click OK.
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Select the backup type and schedule.
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Click OK.