Migrating data from one NAS to another via NFS
Find out how to migrate your data from one NAS to another via an NFS share
Last updated 9th February 2021
Objective
This guide details how to transfer data from one NAS to another.
Requirements
- An OVHcloud NAS / OVHcloud mini-NAS / OVHcloud HA-NAS
- An NFS-compatible distribution
- You need to have mounted your NAS beforehand by following the guide to mount your NAS via an NFS share.
Instructions
Compatibility: Debian 6/7/8 & Ubuntu 12/13/14
To transfer your data, we will use the rsync command. There are several ways to transfer your data. It's up to you to use one over another.
The following example moves your data from a Source mount point to a Destination mount point.
rsync -Pva /mnt/SrcNas /mnt/DstNas
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| SrcNas | Source mount point |
| DstNas | Destination mount point |
Warning: if you add other options to rsync, these may not be compatible with the rights and permissions system of HA-NAS.
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