How to execute mkdir, cd command in engineering mode on data domain

Question

#mkdir /ddr # cd /ddr # mkdir backup # mkdir ddvar Hi, I have gone into SE mode using pr se se and yet when I try to use the cd or mkdir, I still cannot do it. What is the magic command here? I have checked the manuals, forums, etc and still cannot execute those commands. Thank you! Admingirl

ionthegeek · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to do. What is your end goal here?  Trying to manually create files or folders on the underlying filesystem is ill-advised.

PatrickBetts · Answer

Hi admingirl,

The backup and ddvar folders already exist on the filesystem. You can create CIFS/NFS shares to these locations and from there create additional subfolders. You can also create MTREEs that exist outside of the backup folder. Please see the DD OS 5.4 Admin Guide for more information.

https://support.emc.com/docu50973_Data-Domain-Operating-System-Initial-Configuration-Guide-5.4.pdf?language=en_US

Best Regards,

Patrick Betts

DataDomain NET TSE

admingirl · Answer

We need to create directories and change permissions on the cifs created with cifs create

admingirl · Answer

Never mind, we got it!

Madhav27 · Answer

Hi, I am trying to do the same can you please let me know how did you run those commands in Engineering mode. I am trying to just run a ls -hal command in Engineering mode to check from permissions.

jbrooksuk · Answer

If it's not in the user guides - it's not supported.

DD is a solid and reliable product because you cannot/shouldn't "tinker" under the covers.

Everything you need to do, can be done in the native command sets - it's not just a normal server.

Dig too deep and you will invalidate your warranty and risk losing data - sorry...

Use the DD command reference guide for your specific DDOS to assist you - available on support.emc.com

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