What a smart folder is
A smart folder is a folder for which you can create a
snapshot. Snapshots can be created either for the entire service storage space (excluding smart folders) or for individual smart folders.
Rules for managing smart folders and standard folders
When managing smart folders and standard folders, you must follow these rules:
- smart folders can only be managed (created/deleted) from the details page;
- standard folders can only be managed using a connection client.
Creating a smart folder
- Go to the Smart Storage details page;
- scroll down and select the Smart folder tab;
- select + Create smart folder;
- in the window that opens, enter a name that meets the following requirements:
- from 1 to 100 alphanumeric characters
- spaces are allowed, but not at the beginning or end of the name
- names already in use are not allowed
- the only symbols allowed are
-
- confirm by selecting Create smart folder.
What happens when you delete a smart folder
Deleting a smart folder is irreversible and also deletes all associated resources (e.g. snapshots).
Deleting a smart folder
If the WebDAV protocol is enabled, you must first disable it, then delete the smart folder and finally re-enable the protocol. No action is required for the Samba and SSH protocols.
- Go to the Smart Storage details page;
- scroll down and select the Smart folder tab;
- find the smart folder you want to delete and select the three dots at the end of the corresponding row;
- select Delete from the list;
- in the Delete smart folder window, confirm the operation.