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How can snapshot-based data comparison be performed after accidental file deletion?

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ONTAP 9

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  • NetApp XCP provides the xcp verify command to safely validate data consistency between two NFS paths, such as a Snapshot copy and an active volume.
  • Key characteristics of xcp verify:
    • Operates in read-only mode
    • Does not modify data on the source or destination
    • Safely compares:
      • File data
      • Attributes
      • Modification times
  • This makes xcp verify suitable for post-migration validation or difference checks using Snapshot copies.
  • Note: XCP does not change data on the storage system during verification. The operation is read-only and safe.

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