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Plan data migration in NetApp Data Migrator using Bulk Discover

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Configure Bulk Discover in NetApp Data Migrator to quickly generate an overview of your entire existing storage capacity before you begin migrating your data. Having a clear understanding of your stored files and system structures can help to streamline the data migration process.

Steps

  1. Log in to NetApp Data Migrator.

  2. Select Storage Servers > File Servers to view a list of available file servers.

  3. Select the name of the server on which you want to perform a bulk discovery then, select Bulk Discover.

  4. Select Job Schedule, then select one of the following options:

    • Start Now if you want the discovery to begin immediately.

    • Schedule date and time (UTC) if you want to schedule the discovery process. Enter the date and time when you want the job to start.

  5. Choose one of the following options for Scan Alternate Data Streams:

    • Select Yes if you want NetApp Data Migrator to discover the Alternate Data Streams (ADS) associated with your files.

    • Select No if you don't want NetApp Data Migrator to discover the ADS associated with your files.

  6. In the Excluded Path Patterns text box, enter paths that you want to exclude from the discovery process. You should enter each path on a new line.

  7. Use the Search bar to find specific export paths (within the listed paths) that you want to include in the discovery process, then select the checkbox next to the Export Path(s).

    Export paths that are no longer reachable are disabled and cannot be used in the discovery process. For example, export paths that have been deleted or no longer appear in the output of showmount -e for NFS or paths which are not returned during SMB share enumeration are disabled.

  8. Select Submit and a notification message appears confirming that the Bulk Discover Job has been created. Select the View Job Listing link in this message to view the Job Config List page, where your newly created job is listed in the Job Listings table.