7.4 How to perform a Split job?

A Split job transfers a portion of the file structure, data, and the 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 split.

  4. From the Volumes list, select the volumes that you want to split, and click Split.

  5. Select the folder where the DFS junction will reside.

    All data below this folder is moved to the destination volume.

  6. Select the destination volume to transfer the data.

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

  7. 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 you want to schedule the transfer.

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

  8. Displays a summary of the Split 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.