What is "Restartable"?

[rrhandle]

I am learning to use Robocopy in the Windows Resource Kit. It mentioned that some files that are backed-up may not be "Restartable." What does that mean?

Sorry if this is a Sys Admin 101 question. I'm a programmer. Don't do much with Sys admin stuff.

Thanks for the help.

--Rob

 

[markdmac]

Robocopy's /Z switch is used for Restartable mode which means that it will survive a network glitch and restart a failed operation.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[rrhandle]

Mark, do you mean that if I am trying to copy the file blahblah.something, and there is a glitch before it is completely copied, once the server comes back online, it will finish copying blahblah.something?


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[58sniper]

Yes, to some degree, it will restart.

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[markdmac]

rrhandle, as Pat replied, yes. The /Z should allow it to retry the operation.

Glad you like the script collection. I have a few new ones being added in within the next week or so.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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