7.3 How to perform a Move job?

A Move job transfers the file structure, data, and file system trustee rights from a source NSS volume to a destination NSS volume within the same DFS management context.

Before you begin, make sure you have met the prerequisites.

  1. Log in to UMC with admin credentials.

  2. Click Storage > Volumes.

  3. Browse and select the server that contains the NSS volume you want to move.

  4. From the Volumes list, select the volumes you want to move, and click Move.

  5. Select the destination volume to transfer the data.

    The trustee rights from the source volume are automatically applied to the destination volume.

  6. Select Start now to begin the data transfer. The job may take a few seconds to initiate, changing the status to Scheduled. No action is required from your end during this process.

    or

    Alternatively, specify the date and time to schedule the transfer.

    NOTE:Make sure that the volumes are active at the scheduled time.

  7. Displays a summary of the Move job. Review it and click Finish.

    The data transfer might take from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the volume of data being moved.