How to Move a File System from Physical DM to VDM

Take a look at this thread - moving a dm to vdm different systems

Much of the same concepts are implied.

Moving the filesystem 0can be performed with a lot of downtime or a little downtime, depending on how much free capacity you have available.

Option 1 - Lot of downtime, no extra space required [re-mount filesystem]

You can unmount the filesystem from the physical DM (server_umount server_2 -perm /filesystem_mountpoint)

Then create a new mountpoint under the VDM (server_mountpoint vdm_name -create /filesystem_mountpoint)

Finally, mount the filesystem on the VDM (server_mount vdm_name filesystem_name /filesystem_mountpoint)

You will then need to re-recreate any CIFS shares or NFS exports as needed

This is the simplest way to go, but it will leave the filesystem unavailable to clients until all the work is completed.

Option 2 - Less downtime, but requires enough space for a second copy of the filesystem

You can create a Celerra or VNX Replicator session, and replicate the filesystem from physical data mover to the VDM

Then, switchover the replication to the VDM

You will then need to re-recreate any CIFS shares or NFS exports as needed

Let us know if that helps!

Karl

Thank You Karl, I have selected the first option , you may close the case now

Ha!  This isn't EMC's Support Site, this is the Community Forums.

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Thanks!

Karl

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glen

Thanks , it was useful i chose option 1

Hei , I have asked to Support Team as well ! so i thought it was from Support , anyways Thanks for your reply & it was helpful & useful