Move a file storage area

The Move File Store wizard enables you to relocate a file storage area from one physical location to another. Rather than moving a file storage area for you, the Move File Store wizard prompts you to perform certain steps and performs certain steps for you.

You need a backup and restore utility to move the file storage area. Ensure that the utility you use can preserve the folder structure and security settings of the original file storage area. Moving files with tools other than a backup and restore utility does not preserve the security settings on the files.

The Move File Store operation takes a minimum of 15 minutes to complete. Depending on the size of the file storage area and the location it is being moved to, the operation can take longer. The file storage area is unavailable to users until the wizard is complete.

The Move File Store wizard does not delete the old file storage area. Once the wizard completes, it updates the GCD with the new file storage area location.

Before starting the Move File Store wizard, perform the following steps:

  1. (Recommended) Run the content consistency checker on the file store and resolve any errors the tool detects. You can also run this tool from within the Move File Store wizard.
  2. Select a new location for the file storage area and, if necessary, create a new folder for the file storage area and a shared parent folder. The file storage area must be located on a UNIX NFS, Windows DFS or NTFS file system. (The destination file storage area parent folder must be shared; if it is not, the Move File Store wizard can get an error. See About file storage areas for a discussion of the required share permissions.)

To start the Move File Store wizard

  1. Using Enterprise Manager, expand the object store or site that contains the file storage area you want to move.
  2. Select the Storage Areas node.
  3. In the details pane, select the file storage area you want to move, right-click the file storage area and select Move from the menu. See Move storage area wizard for detailed instructions on completing the move using the wizard.