Terabyte Unlimited Image for Linux File Naming Question

Discussion in 'backup, imaging & disk mgmt' started by Mr.X, Jul 19, 2021.

  1. Mr.X

    Mr.X Registered Member

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    I have a recent system image formed by 4 files:
    Install_Full_19-07-21.#_#
    Install_Full_19-07-21.#0
    Install_Full_19-07-21.@0
    Install_Full_19-07-21.tbi

    If I rename all files could I encounter issues at the moment of restoring such image?

    For instance:
    Install_Full.#_#
    Install_Full.#0
    Install_Full.@0
    Install_Full.tbi

    @Brian K or anyone please.
     
  2. TheRollbackFrog

    TheRollbackFrog Imaging Specialist

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    I believe if the primary FileName is the same, you should be fine.
     
  3. Mr.X

    Mr.X Registered Member

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    Sorry I didn't get it.
     
  4. Brian K

    Brian K Imaging Specialist

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    Mr.X,

    The first 3 files can be deleted and the .tbi will still restore. As TRF mentioned, all 4 files need to have the same filename for them to work as intended.

    .#_#
    .#0
    .@0
    For Metadata backups and restores.

    If you don't tick the following choices in Backup Options...

    Faster Changes Only Backups
    Use Metadata Hash Files

    ... none of the Hash files will be created. The Hash files aren't essential for creating further backups or for restoring. But I do use them.
     
  5. Mr.X

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    Thanks @Brian K but my question is a about changing the name, only that.
    Already knew that.
     
  6. Brian K

    Brian K Imaging Specialist

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    Mr.X,

    You can change names. No problems.
     
  7. Mr.X

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    Thanks.

    My concern is that there was internal references pointing to the original filename within the .tbi file, so changing the name might get me some issues.
     
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