Overview
When using Xinet version 2023.6.1 on RHEL 7.9, you may encounter issues with metadata not being included in data exports. This is a known defect in this version, resolved in later updates. If upgrading is not feasible, you can attempt to synchronize metadata with the database using the syncvoltodb command as a potential workaround.
Information
If you are experiencing issues with metadata export in Xinet version 2023.6.1 on RHEL 7.9, you can try the following steps to synchronize metadata with the database:
- Open a terminal on your server.
- Run the following command to force a sync on the affected path:
Replacesyncvoltodb -delnorm -noarch /path/to/file/or/directory/path/to/file/or/directorywith the actual path you need to synchronize. - This command will ensure that all metadata from the specified path is properly synchronized with the database.
This procedure is documented in the article "Synchronizing a Single Path on the Volume with Xinet Database." Running this command may help resolve potential indexing discrepancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the
syncvoltodbcommand used for? - The
syncvoltodbcommand is used to synchronize metadata from a specified path with the Xinet database, which can help resolve potential indexing discrepancies. - Why can't I export metadata in Xinet version 2023.6.1?
- Metadata export issues in Xinet version 2023.6.1 on RHEL 7.9 are due to a known defect that has been fixed in later versions. If upgrading is not feasible, synchronizing metadata with the database using the
syncvoltodbcommand may help. - Is there a patch available for Xinet version 2023.6.1?
- No, engineering will not release patches or backports for older versions, as they focus on supporting the most recent releases. Upgrading to a newer version is recommended for long-term stability.
Priyanka Bhotika
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