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Network File Share (NFS) Connector
The NFS connector in SkySync DryvIQ has specific permission-related requirements beyond that of the connector Identity. Additional configuration may be needed to allow SkySync DryvIQ to use of the NFS Connector.
Prepare a
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DryvIQ Manager Service account
When a SkySync DryvIQ Job runs, it is the SkySync DryvIQ Manager Service that is connecting to and accessing the content on the NFS platform. Therefore, the SkySync DryvIQ Manager Service needs to be running as a domain account that has the proper permissions to access the content that will be managed by SkySyncDryvIQ.
Review the SkySync DryvIQ Manager/Server Installation documentation to learn about Configuring SkySync DryvIQ and pay particular attention to the Configure Windows Service section.
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Set the name appropriately, ie. SkySyncV4DryvIQV4.
Do not select an owner.
Set the recovery mode to simple.
Add the Windows Service Account User to the database.
Security > Logins > {Windows Service Account User} > properties > Server Roles > dbcreator or sysadmin
Security > Logins > {Windows Service Account User} > properties > User Mapping > SkySyncV4 DryvIQV4 > db_owner
Please see the following documentation: SkySync DryvIQ Platform | Infrastructure & Hardware Considerations
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Select Connections > Add connection.
Select Network File Share as the platform on the Add connection modal.
Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.
Test the connection to ensure SkySync DryvIQ can connect using the information entered.
Select Done.
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Field | Value | Description | Required |
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Display as | Any value | Enter the display name for the connection. If you will be creating multiple connections, ensure the name readily identifies the connection. The name displays in the application, and you can use it to search for the connection and filter lists. If you do not add a display name, the connection will automatically be assigned a default name. | Optional |
UNC Path | UNC Path / Domain Name | Enter the UNC path for the connector. The UNC path will be to a folder at least 1 level off the root of the server, for example: \\<server name>\<folder on server> You can also use the server IP address, for example: \\<ipaddress>\<folder on server> You can locate the information by going to Windows>Control Panel>System and Security>System. | Required |
User Name | Admin User Name | Enter the user name for the administrator account. You should leave this field blank if you are using integrated authentication. This needs to be an account with authority to access the content you will to process. *When creating a NFS connection with a UNC Path containing unicode characters (i.e. \\test\あああ), User Name and Password are REQUIRED. | Optional* |
Password | Admin Password | Enter the password for the administrator account. You should leave this field blank if you are using integrated authentication. *When creating a NFS connection with a UNC Path containing unicode characters (i.e. \\test\あああ), User Name and Password are REQUIRED | Optional* |
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Platforms all have unique features and limitations. SkySync’s DryvIQ’s transfer engine manages these differences between platforms and allows you to configure actions based on Job Policies and Behaviors. Utilize the Platform Comparison tool to see how your integration platforms may interact regarding features and limitations.
The maximum length of any folder or file name is 32767
The maximum path length is 32767
No trailing spaces in folder names, file names, or file extensions
No trailing periods
Any non-printable ASCII characters will not be filtered by SkySyncDryvIQ
Restricted characters in the file name: < > : " / \ | ? *
When creating a Connector, it must be one level down from the root. Example, C:/1st folder
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When applying permissions to FS/NFS, SkySync DryvIQ sets read access permission to "Read and Execute" rather than just "Read."
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NFS Connection Troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows
When SkySync DryvIQ is running on Microsoft Windows, there are some nuances that may affect creating an NFS connection.
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You cannot create multiple connections to the same location UNC path and multiple users when SkySync DryvIQ is running on Windows. The connection creation will fail for the second user because the SkySync DryvIQ application uses an underlying Windows mechanism that requires unique names for each connection. If a connection to the same location but different user is needed, a workaround is to use the domain name in the UNC path for one connection and the IP address in the UNC path for the second connection.
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There is an underlying Microsoft Windows issue that can cause issues when creating NFS connections. If an attempt is made to create a new NFS connection using an invalid username/password. The connection test will fail, which is expected behavior. Immediately entering the correct username/password may still result in a failed connection test even though it should pass. To prevent this issue, wait about 15 seconds after entering the correct username/password before running the connection test. The extra time allows Windows time to clear out the incorrect credentials and recognize the correct ones that were provided.
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Create Connection |
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REST API
| Code Block |
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{
"name": "\\\\{{Your Machine Name}}\\{{Your NFS Directory or Folder}}",
"platform": {
"id": "nfs"
},
"auth": {
"unc": "\\\\{{Your Machine Name}}\\{{Your NFS Directory or Folder}}"
}
} |
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