This section explains how to use snapshots to recover files.
In Qumulo Core 2.5.0 (and higher), you can recover files by accessing the hidden .snapshot directory over SMB or NFS.
Inside the .snapshot directory, directories with snapshot IDs represent various snapshots. The modified timestamp of a directory is the time at which Qumulo Core took the snapshot.
- When you use NFS on Linux and macOS (even if you configure your system to show hidden files), the
.snapshotdirectory doesn't appear when you list a directory's contents. You must navigate to the.snapshotdirectory explicitly. - When you use SMB, the
.snapshotdirectory appears only at the root of the share in Finder or File Explorer. In other directories, you must navigate to the.snapshotdirectory explicitly.
To Recover Files on Linux or macOS by Using the Command Line
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Navigate to the
.snapshotdirectory. For example:cd /Volumes/MyShareName/.snapshot -
Locate the file or directory to recover and copy it to a new location.
To see the
.snapshot directory at the root of the share, show hidden files by pressing ⌘ + Shift + .To Recover Files on macOS by Using Finder
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On the Finder menu, click Go > Go to Folder….
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In the dialog box, enter the path to the
.snapshotdirectory. For example:/Volumes/MyShareName/.snapshotNote
You must specify the.snapshotdirectory from the root of the share. -
Locate the file or directory to recover and copy it to a new location.
To Recover Files on Windows by Using File Explorer
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On Windows 7 (and higher), configure Windows Explorer (or File Explorer) as follows:
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Disable Hide protected operating system files.
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Enable Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
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Navigate to the
.snapshotdirectory. -
Locate the file or directory to recover and copy it to a new location.