Use the procedures listed in this section if you want to create a backup copy of a vFiler unit (both the data and the vFiler unit configuration) for disaster-recovery purposes.
The procedures assume that the original vFiler unit will remain intact and running unless a disaster puts it out of action. If you want to destroy the original vFiler unit after the new vFiler unit is up and running, follow the procedures listed under How to move (migrate) a vFiler unit instead.
To create a disaster-recovery vFiler unit, follow this process.
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Qualify and prepare the destination storage system. Perform the checks listed in Preparing the destination storage system. |
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After a disaster has occurred, and the original vFiler unit is destroyed, incapacitated, or unreachable, follow this process.
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To reactivate the original vFiler unit after the damage caused by the disaster has been repaired, see Reactivating the original vFiler unit. |
To delete a disaster-recovery vFiler unit, follow the process described in Deleting the disaster-recovery vFiler unit.
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