NetWorker NDMP - Backup for Isilon stub files
Summary: This article provides details on the backup for Isilon stub files.
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Instructions
How to use NetWorker with NDMP for Isilon stub files backup?
These are the types of backup for stub files:
-Deep copy: backups stub files as regular files. Files can only be restored as regular files.
-Shallow copy: backups stub files as stubs without data (default). Files can only be restored as stubs.
-Combo copy: backups stub files as stub files with data. Files can be restored as regular files or stubs.
NetWorker Configuration:
In the NDMP client, Modify client properties, Apps and Modules tab, Application Information field, add the below application information variables according to how you need the backup for Isilon stub files:
* For Deep copy:
BACKUP_OPTIONS = 0x00000100
- Also, you must add the restore option as well while taking the backup, in order to be able to restore later.
RESTORE_OPTIONS = 0x00000100
* For Shallow copy:
BACKUP_OPTIONS = 0x00000200
- Also, you must add the restore option as well while taking the backup, in order to be able to restore later.
RESTORE_OPTIONS = 0x00000200
* For Combo copy:
BACKUP_OPTIONS = 0x00000400
- Also, you must add the restore option as well while taking the backup, in order to be able to restore later.
RESTORE_OPTIONS = 0x00000400
Affected Products
Isilon, NetWorkerArticle Properties
Article Number: 000019557
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 17 Apr 2026
Version: 8
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