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DedicatedStateWorker
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 Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:20 pm Post subject: Move Files Only |
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Here's my scenario.
1000's of folders/subfolders (4TB on multiple drives)
I used your KB to replicate file structure to Target
https://www.tgrmn.com/web/kb/item118.htm
Task:
Files to find, *.sas7bdat (at least 2tb of file type of server)
Exclude files created or modified After 1/1/2015
Compression On
Method: Replication (Update Target) (WITHOUT MOVE TO TARGET)
Have to run this method first as Management wants to confirm the Source is not negatively affected.
Goal: Eventually delete those files off production server. Retain compressed files on Target as an archive.
I found this on another post to confirm one concern I had, which is great.
Move to Target. For Replication (Update Target) method only.
Enable this option to move files from source to target, e.g. copy files then delete them from source. When this option is enabled with the Replication (Update Target) method:
* If a Source file has a matching Target file already, then the file is deleted from the Source.
Question: When I run my final job using the "Move to Target" option, will it delete any folders in the Source where the files were located? After reading some posts it is unclear to me if this is true. I don't want it to alter the Source folder structure even if it leaves empty folders. |
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TGRMN Software
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| Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Hi, I tested it and noticed that if the source folders are completely empty and already existing in target, then they are deleted from target (moved).
One idea could be then to recopy them to source from target and copy only the folder structure again.
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DedicatedStateWorker
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| Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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| TGRMN Software wrote: | Hi, I tested it and noticed that if the source folders are completely empty and already existing in target, then they are deleted from target (moved). <<< I think you meant Source
One idea could be then to recopy them to source from target and copy only the folder structure again. |
I setup a test directory to mimic my scenario. When setting the method to [Replication (Update Target) -> Move] and click the Preview button I see the folders that would be deleted if Empty as shown below.
Question: Is there a way to disable/override the Will DELETE from SOURCE if empty command for Folders/Subfolders? It almost has the capability to just move files from the Source. If it only had that option. 
Preview Window Details
Will DELETE from SOURCE:
1 - Will DELETE SOURCE FOLDER \\?\C:\Root\Dir1\Dir1-A\ if empty (Matching folder already in target)
2 - Will DELETE SOURCE FOLDER \\?\C:\Root\Dir1\Dir1-B\ if empty (Matching folder already in target)
3 - Will DELETE SOURCE FOLDER \\?\C:\Root\Dir1\Dir1-C\ if empty (Matching folder already in target)
4 - Will DELETE SOURCE FOLDER \\?\C:\Root\Dir2\Dir2-B\ if empty (Matching folder already in target)
5 - Will DELETE SOURCE FOLDER \\?\C:\Root\Dir3\Dir3-B\ if empty (Matching folder already in target)
Will DELETE from TARGET:
Nothing.
Thanks! |
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Alice
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:13 am Post subject: |
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This is very similar to a query I had a while back :
| Code: | | https://www.tgrmn.com/web/forum/viewtopict5746&highlight=.htm |
the solution was to create a VVPlaceholder.txt file in the 'what will be' (after the Move Job has run) empty Source folders and then exclude that file via 'File Filters'. When the Move Job is executed this has the effect of preserving the otherwise empty (…..with the exception of the 'VVPlaceholder.txt') Source folders. |
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TGRMN Software
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:24 am Post subject: |
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Hi
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Question: Is there a way to disable/override the Will DELETE from SOURCE if empty command for Folders/Subfolders? It almost has the capability to just move files from the Source. If it only had that option. |
This option is not available at the moment, sorry
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Requesting this be added to a "Wish List" for a potential addition. |
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