IMPORT_REPLICA

The IMPORT_REPLICA administration method imports files from one distributed storage area into another distributed storage area.

The IMPORT_REPLICA method returns TRUE if the operation succeeds or FALSE if it fails.

You must have system administrator or superuser privileges to use the IMPORT_REPLICA method.

To run the IMPORT_REPLICA administration method:

  1. Navigate to Administration > Job Management > Administration Methods.

    The system displays the Administration Methods list page.

  2. Click IMPORT_REPLICA.

    The system displays the Parameters page.

  3. Type a comma-delimited list of the content object IDs of the content files whose replicas you are importing.

  4. If you do not know the content object IDs, click Select Object(s).

    The system displays the Select Object(s) page.

    1. Select an object type from the Select From drop-down list.

    2. To further restrict the search, provide a Where clause.

    3. To display all versions, select Use all versions.

    4. Click Go.

    5. Select the checkboxes next to the objects whose content object IDs you want and click Add.

    6. To remove an object from the list, select the checkbox next to its name and click Remove.

    7. Click OK to return to the Parameters page.

      The content object IDs are displayed in the Content ID field.

  5. Select a store name from the drop-down list.

  6. Click Select File.

    The system displays the Choose a file on the server filesystem page.

  7. Select a server-side file for import and click OK to return to the Parameters page.

  8. Click Run.

    The results are displayed.

  9. Click Close.

    The system displays the Administration Methods page.