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What is the best way to delete a large number of sub directories that contain files

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  • ONTAP 9
  • Homefolders with large CIFS volumes

Answer

  • To delete a large number of sub-directories containing many files on CIFS home folders, using the asynchronous delete functionality in ONTAP is indeed a recommended approach
  • This method allows you to offload the deletion process to the background, which can help manage system performance and avoid long wait times for the operation to complete.
  • Initiate Asynchronous Delete  volume file async-delete start

Additional Information

For details about command parameters: volume file async-delete start

 

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