Frequently Asked Questions - File System Restore Enabler

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Why should I use File System Restore Enabler software?

Use the File System Restore Enabler to perform a cross-platform restore of NAS data to a computer with a different operating system. For example, data from a NetApp file server running the ONTAP operating system can be restored to a Windows computer.

Can my Restored Data lose its original characteristics?

Yes, it could. When restoring NAS data to a file system, you should consider how the data is restored. When data is restored to an environment from which it did not originate, the data may not always assume its original characteristics as the following describes:

Windows

• File and directory names with case differences will be treated like files and directories of the same name. This may cause one file/directory to overwrite another during the restore.
• Files and directories with names containing Unix-specific characters may have those characters replaced with a "_" character or have some other form of modification in the restored file/directory name.
• Windows allows 1024 characters for filenames, including the path. A filename, including the path, with more than 1024 characters will not be restored to the Windows computer.
• Files and directories that contain Access Control Lists (ACLs) or permissions are not restored.
• Links within files may not be restored.

Unix

• Files and directories that contain Access Control Lists (ACLs) or permissions are not restored.
• Links within files may not be restored.

How can I upgrade the File System Restore Enabler software?

The File System Restore Enabler is installed on a computer with the File System iDataAgent and will be automatically upgraded when a File System iDataAgent upgrade is performed.

Does the File System Restore Enabler software require a license?

Yes, it requires the iDataAgent for NDMP Restore Enabler license.

Can I Restore De-duplicated data from a Celerra File Server?

No. The File System Restore Enabler software does not support restore operations of data that was de-duplicated using the Celerra file system.

Can I restore from a Volume Based Backup?

Files that were backed up using the volume based backup option cannot be restored to a Windows or Unix computer.

Can I Restore files with long path names?

Files that have a path length greater than 1024 characters are skipped during restore. During browse, it is recommended to select a directory which is at a higher directory level in the file system hierarchy to perform the restore.