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Without qtree, can quota directory be applied to a directory?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • CIFS
  • Qtree

Answer

  • To apply a quota on a directory, a Qtree needs to be used
  • There is an option to convert a directory to a Qtree
  • Steps:

    • Rename the directory to be made into a qtree

    • Create a new qtree with the original directory name

    • Use the client application to move the contents of the directory into the new qtree

    • Delete the now-empty directory

Additional Information

Convert a directory to a qtree overview

 

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