Networker Legato backup Version 7.4 have character count limitations

Question

We are encountering a problem where we have a Unix Server that has a ridiculous amount of Sub Directories. From the root down I guess there are about 30 plus Sub Directories. We only seem to be successfully backing up somewhere around 20 of the Sub Directories, after which we are not backing the Sub Directories up at all?

The question is does Networker Legato backup Version 7.4 character count limitations, we know/believe there is a limitation, but would like to know what that limitation is set at.

Your Help in resolving this problem is appreciated.

Thanks.

Cheers GARY

ble1 · Accepted Answer

According to docs software supports a full filepath length limit of 1,024 bytes (standard for most operating systems). If you are working in a language that uses non-ASCII characters, consider that non-ASCII characters use more bytes.

ble1 · Answer

There is limitation for saveset path length which should be inside release notes. Not sure if system calls used by NW have limitation of some kind as well. In theory, anything deeper that 240 characters might be a risk.

stewartg1 · Answer

Hi Hrvoje.What you say is what I believe to be correct - software supports a full filepath length limit of 1,024 bytes (standard for most operating systems).Thanks very much for your reply, although we are curious and interested to know if anyone else believes they backup anything that exceeds 1,024 bytes, and go deeper than the amount of directories already referred to 40 plus?Again Thanks to all who have replied so far, much appreciated.Cheers GARY

Hari5 · Answer

I have successfully backed up directories structures about 40-50 deep. I am pretty sure the path names would have exceeded 240 charecters. Not had any problems. I don't think that is the problem here.

Hari5 · Answer

I guess I never hit that limit

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