ECS: GeoDrive creates _$folder$ within a directory

Summary: This knowledge article explains why GeoDrive creates _$folder$ within a directory.

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Symptoms

GeoDrive creates an empty object that is named _$folder$ within a new directory.

Cause

GeoDrive needs a place to store metadata for directories hence creates an empty object that is named _$folder$.

Resolution

GeoDrive is working as designed. The _$folder$ is required to hold the metadata within the directory. This cannot be prohibited as it is a requirement for the operations of GeoDrive.

Affected Products

ECS, ECS Appliance, ECS Appliance Gen 1, ECS Appliance Gen 2, ECS Appliance Gen 3
Article Properties
Article Number: 000190777
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2021
Version:  1
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