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Nutanix provides an option to recover the Files analytics data after a planned or unplanned (disaster) migration to the remote site. To perform disaster recovery, we need to deploy and enable Files Analytics on the remote site. Once the Files Analytics virtual machine (FAVM) is deployed on the remote site we can restore the data using a snapshot of the volume group from the primary FAVM. A brief summary of the steps is as follows: Create a protection domain on the primary site protecting the File_Analytics_VG (this is the Files Analytics volume group) and replicate to the remote site by creating a schedule depending on the requirements. Deploy a new Files Analytics instance on the remote site. The remote site requires an iSCSI data service IP address to configure FAVM on the remote site. On the remote site, create a new volume group by restoring the snapshot of the File_Analytics_VG. Configure the iSCSI so that the new FAVM connects to the new volume group.

4 years ago

ashwin.ramaswamyNutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Nutanix Files: SMB Migration Guide

This guide provides an overview of best practices and considerations when migrating from third-party platforms to Nutanix Files when using the SMB protocol. We also walk through an example of how to perform a migration. Directory Structure and Storage Requirements When migrating to Nutanix Files, first take an inventory of the share and directory structure of the source. Nutanix Files distributes ownership of file shares across the cluster in different ways depending on the share type (distributed versus standard). Note the largest single directories or largest file shares. Performance Requirements Know how many user connections a given share or a given Files namespace requires. If possible, also document any storage IOPS or throughput requirements. Most sizing exercises assume that the system uses all nodes in the Nutanix Files cluster. It is ideal, from both a user connectivity and storage performance perspective, to distribute the workload evenly across the Nutanix Files clus

4 years ago

PawaritVoyager

asked in Files Storage

File Server - Do we have tool for manage Non-Moving File ?

Good Day! Regarding my nutanix’s file server data has been grown up very well. So I need to clear some non-moving file because Nutanix is quite expensive storage I need allow Nutanix to store for active file only. I would like to confirm with you as below Can we listed non-moving files via command line ? Can we manage non-moving files to another place ? (ex. backup server, NAS, Arcserve)

4 years ago

ashwin.ramaswamyNutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

File Server Migration (Planned)

As part of DR, Files automatically creates a protection domain for a file server and the entities within the file server (such as VMs and volume groups) during file server creation. By default, Files adds all of the entities on the file server to the protection domain. Files Async DR takes snapshots when the preceding snapshot is complete, and has a 60-minute recovery point objective (RPO). You must enable and setup the schedule for snapshots and replication, and set up the snapshot and replication schedule for the protection domain to ensure DR. You can provide custom names for the file server protection domains at the time of setting up the file server. If a file server does not have a specified protection domain name, the protection domain default name is NTNX-file_server_name. Note: You can restore all self-service restore (SSR) and Windows Previous Version (WPV) snapshots that exist at the time of the Protection Domain (PD) snapshot locally or remotely. 1. Before Acti

4 years ago

Mohammed111Nutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Backup and Disaster recovery in Nutanix Files

Nutanix provides a number of options for you to backup your Nutanix Files data. Following modern data protection methodologies, Nutanix provides administrators and users quick restore access using a combination of some of the following methods: Self Service Restore: Administrators can enable SSR at any time for SMB or NFS shares. You can view and restore removed or overwritten files, which allows you to choose a share snapshot from the same file at different times during the file’s history. Administrators can configure a snapshot schedule at the file server level that applies to all shares in the file server. Protection Domains and Consistency Groups: Nutanix provides integrated, automated disaster recovery between Nutanix clusters. A Nutanix Files cluster can be protected with Prism and uses the same asynchronous replication with protection domains and consistency groups as any other Nutanix cluster. When you create a file server, Prism Automatically sets up a correspon

4 years ago

Sudhir9Nutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Files Network Unit Space doesn’t show correctly.

When using Nutanix Files network units if the user writes or erases data on the assigned disk, the capacity indication will not be displayed correctly. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to display the capacity: After 5-10 Minutes The behaviour is expected and working by design. Deleted data blocks need around 5-10 min to be “trimmed” by sending SCSI unmap messages to underlying AOS to reclaim storage space.

4 years ago

ThiruppathirajAdventurer

asked in Files Storage

AFS Storage Block

Hello Team, How we will configure Storage only Block’s? Do we need to follow the same foundation procedure? If that’s the case we will have two CVM’s ( CVM and FSVM). can someone please guide me how NX Storage block will configure?

4 years ago

Sudhir9Nutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Nutanix Files Quota doesn’t come in effect even after saving settings.

When adding a user account to Active Directory and connecting to a new account, quota capacity is not displayed for the share and the total capacity is available. In this situation, the user may go over the quota limit and our software does not detect it right away. It takes between 10 to 15 minutes from user detection to quota policy application in the system. This is because Nutanix Files software is only checking the quota usage at a 5-minute sampling interval. Reducing it further to lower value comes at a resource cost. The behaviour is clearly explained in the Nutanix Files Guide here as a caution.

4 years ago

vlisbonaVoyager

asked in Files Storage

Nutanix Files storage network extra IP

Hi all, I’ve just recently deployed a couple of Nutanix files servers for a client without any serious problem. During the process I have read all the great official documentation that nutanix maintains (really, really useful) but it seems that i can’t find an answer for the following question: What is the purpose of that extra IP address that every file server requires on the storage network side? I’ve noticed that the address is held by one of the FSVM but I can’t figure out what is it used for. Curiosity is killing me.

4 years ago

BarathAdventurer

asked in Files Storage

Nutanix file audting through simulation for development purpose

Iam working on a development in which we are planning to provide a solution to audit nutanix files via web. Can someone tell what are the steps i need to do for testing the code?? Where do i start? what is the way to audit the nutanix files programatically as a developer?? Totally a beginner here ….. can someone help me with this???

4 years ago

JeremyJNutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Understanding space usage discrepancies between File Server dashboard view and Storage dashboard view.

If you've deployed a Nutanix Files server you may notice there is one set of numbers provided on the File Server dashboard to describe space usage. On the storage dashboard you may see noticeably different figures for space usage in the container, even though the Files server is the only thing residing in that container. The first thing to understand about this is that both sets of figures are valid. They differ because they represent different perspectives on storage space usage. It helps to keep in mind that the Files deployment is a set of virtual machines. The File Server VM (FSVM) cluster manages its own filesystem on top of the attached VGs, and the storage space details shown on the File Server dashboard are from that perspective. You might be thinking "well duh!" but this simple fact is essential to understanding the explanations that follow. We can set aside the fact that the FSVMs as a cluster use multiple volume groups made up of several vDisks. We can think of it as a sing

4 years ago

DenaliDanAdventurer

asked in Files Storage

Moving Win DFS Namespace to Nutanix Files

I’m standing-up a Nutanix File cluster and want to move an existing WIndows DFS Namespace to the cluster. The namespace needs to remain the same as it is used by web apps. I thought I could simply add the AFS cluster as a Namespace server, replicate the files, and then remove the old namespace servers. However, when I go to add the new namespace server, it wants a local folder location which isn’t available. I was sure I saw that Nutanix Files is compatible with Windows DFS but I don’t know what I’m missing. Suggestions?

4 years ago

mandgTrailblazer

asked in Files Storage

Nutanix Files failover

I tested a planned failover of Nutanix Files v3.6 today from local site A to remote site B after reviewing the DR documentation. I successfully ‘migrated’ site A to site B however I expected the FSVM’s to migrate as well. Instead, they stayed at their original site A. I assume that this is by design and my assumption is incorrect or did I miss a step somewhere?

4 years ago

kovitkingAdventurer

asked in Files Storage

Create file server failed error creating: Invalid CVM subnet Configuration

Hi All, I’ve testing old Nutanix NX box demo with no MA support. The AOS version install is 5.10.6 I tried to create file server using wizard in prism element. In the last step of wizard when I prompt create the error message showing Error creating: Invalid CVM subnet configuration, possibly due to incomplete CVM re-ip workflow I’ve run ncc check and didn’t found subnet mismatch issue. Please kindly advice how to fix this.

4 years ago

JubranNutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

File Blocking

What is File Blocking? File blocking features allows you to restrict specific file types from appearing on a file server or share by specifying the blocked file extensions. Files (File Services) The Nutanix Files feature allows users to leverage the Nutanix platform as a highly available file server. This allows for a single namespace where users can store home directories and files. Files applies the file blocking policy to all levels of a share or export, where the ability to create the specified file type is then disabled. An attempt to create files with a blocked extension results in an error. After enabling file blocking, Files does not permit the following operations: Creating a file with the blocked extension. Renaming an existing file to a file with the blocked extension. Duplicating a file with a blocked extension. Moving a file with a blocked extension. If you want to enable file blocking on a file-server check out this page. If you want to enable file blocking on sha

4 years ago

SebKBienVoyager

asked in Files Storage

Unable to enable FA so unable to disable FA

Hello, I deployed File Analytics (FA). I certainly made a mistake in choosing the network. When I want to Enable File Analytics, I have this message : “Cannot connect to File Server: files.domain.lab. Please try again later.” Is it possible to change the network configuration ? Is it possible to disable FA form FS manually ? I test ping from FA-VM to FS domain name = KO Thanks

4 years ago

HITESH0801Nutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Nutanix Files Series | Understanding Quotas

Nutanix Files (Files) enables you to share files across user work stations or VMs in a centralized and protected location to eliminate the requirement for a third-party file server. One of the main tasks while maintaining a Files server is configuring and understanding Quotas. A Nutanix Administrator while handling and maintaining Files architecture might have the following questions regarding Quotas. What are Quotas? What are the features offered in Quotas? What are the different types of Quotas enforcement policy? Which Quota policy will take precedence in case of a conflict? What are some common useful commands related to Quotas for troubleshooting or administrative purposes? Want to know the answer for the above-mentioned questions? Give the following knowledge-base article a read! KB-6842 Want to know more about Files? Give this article a coffee read! Nutanix files Guide

4 years ago

PawaritVoyager

asked in Files Storage

Can I see actual ID of users after use "quota.report [ShareFile]"

Hello there! I would like to confirm that after command “<afs>quota.report <Share Folder$>” then I got result as below Point is [uid] is not actual user. Now I can get actual user name one-by-one <afs>ad.uname_from_uid <uid> SMB What should I do, If I need uid convert listed to actual user ? I have over 2000 users, I don’t want to run overthere command 2000 times +---------+-------------+---------------+----------------+----------------------+-------------+------------------+ | uid | fs_quota | used | principal_type | principal_name | quota_size | enforcement_type | +---------+-------------+---------------+----------------+----------------------+-------------+------------------+ | 1100500 | 0 | 1398094120448 | kUser | _default | 0 | kSoft | | 1101108 | 4294967296 | 93868544 | kGroup | MTL-A-900_Manager | 4294967296 | kHard | | 1101110 | 4294967296 | 3380

4 years ago

proyoungNutanix Employee

posted in Files Storage

Nutanix Files Cluster Configuration Changes from UI

Now it’s possible to update Nutanix Files cluster name, File Server VM configuration and Network Configuration from PRISM UI interface. Let’s understand these options one by one. [h2][b]1. Nutanix Files - "Cluster and File server Rename"[/b][/h2]Nutanix Files Cluster rename was introduced in Nutanix Files 2.1.1 and minimum AOS version needed was 5.1.1. In the initial days, it was only possible using ncli command. [code]ncli fs edit name=new_fs_name uuid= [/code] From Nutanix Files 3.0.0.1 on-wards, the cluster rename can be done via Prism UI. [h3]Steps [/h3][list] [*]Select File Server and click on the [b]Update[/b] tab. [*]Select [b]File Server Basics[/b] radio button and continue. [/list][img]https://d1qy7qyune0vt1.cloudfront.net/nutanix-us/attachment/1343dabb-1e09-4df6-8705-a7be337e0c13.png[/img] [list] [*]Leave the File Server domain. [*]Delete File Server DNS Entries. [*]Rename the File Server [*]Join the File Server domain [/list][img]https://d1qy7qyune0

4 years ago

DanielToVoyager

asked in Files Storage

Files 3.6.1.1: Using Rest API for Provisioning Tasks NFS

Hi there, i’m trying to get an overview about using Rest API for Provisioning of nfs Ressources. Are there any examples for typical tasks (f.e. add/delete nfs share)? I can’t find any so far….. Thanks a lot for every helpful comment! :-) Daniel

4 years ago

PawaritVoyager

asked in Files Storage

How can I know file's location of each users?

Good day! Now I can get File Server’s Disk Quota usage of my users +---------+-------------+---------------+----------------+----------------------+-------------+------------------+ | uid | fs_quota | used | principal_type | principal_name | quota_size | enforcement_type | +---------+-------------+---------------+----------------+----------------------+-------------+------------------+ | 1100500 | 0 | 1398094120448 | kUser | _default | 0 | kSoft | | 1101108 | 4294967296 | 93868544 | kGroup | MTL-A-900_Manager | 4294967296 | kHard | | 1101110 | 4294967296 | 338030080 | kGroup | MTL-A-900_Manager | 4294967296 | kHard | | 1101111 | 0 | 261950976 | kUser | _default | 0 | kSoft | | 1101117 | 0 | 2071973888 | kUser | _default | 0 | kSoft | How can I

4 years ago

dpanessitiVoyager

asked in Files Storage

ICAP Antivirus Server

We are running Nutanix Files v3.6.1.1 and are looking for suggestions on an ICAP server for virus scanning. Is there one in particular you partner with or can suggest?

4 years ago

CoryZanerVoyager

asked in Files Storage

Files service account permissions

Does anyone know the granular service account permissions? I can’t give it domain admin credentials.

4 years ago

ckuhlmannPathfinder

asked in Files Storage

Nutanix Files logs

Where on a Nutanix Files instance can I find logs regarding the creation and modification of directories within a given share? Particularly I’m looking for logs showing the creation of a directory and then a scripted action to modify the permissions on said directory. Is this something that is logged? If so, where would that log reside?

4 years ago

sakkuntyoVoyager

asked in Files Storage

want to get "Open Connection" of Files by command or REST API

question1: What get "OpenConnection" to do how? question2: Is "Open Connections" the number of sessions for Files? thank you.

4 years ago

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