can I delete Files in /ifs/.snapshot?

Question

Hi community,

I got a question and hope anyone has the answer...

Is it possible to delete several files in the /ifs/.snapshot directory?

I do not want to delete the whole created snapshot, only a few files.

The directory /ifs/.snapshot is a "read only" file system.

Can I change this value?

Background / reason:

This is a result / task of our IT-Security department. Some important files

should never have been stored on the Isilon (OneFS v7.0.2.7)

Thanks a lot for your help!!!

Peter_Sero · Answer

No, not possible. You will need to copy or clone the files you want to keep, and remove=expire entire snapshot(s).

Stefan_Thiede · Answer

Hi Peter, thanks for your reply.... so, I think we have to delete the affected snapshots...

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