How can you be sure that no files will be lost during the migration?
We log each users' CIFS home directory files and folders into a database and then track that each file has been successfully uploaded to that user's Google Drive.
Once we have confirmed that all files have been migrated, your CIFS home directory will be made read-only. Then we run a second, delta migration to catch any files that were created during the initial migration.
You will still have access to your CIFS home directory files in case the migration process missed any files, but they will be read-only.
Will my migrated folders and files have the same structure that I created in my H: drive?
Yes, we log and recreate your H: drive folder/file structure when migrating your files and folders to Google Drive.
How can I access the files that were migrated to Google Drive from the File Explorer instead of using a Web browser?
Before the migration: You can Install Google Drive for desktop, which (by default) maps your Google Drive to the G: drive in the File Explorer (Windows) or mounts to /Volumes/GoogleDrive/ (Mac). If the G: drive on your computer is already in use, Drive for desktop will use the next available drive letter.
If you want to access your migrated files via File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), then you should install Google Drive for desktop so as your CIFS home directory will be read-only.
Example of File Explorer post-migration with Drive for desktop installed for Windows users:
What are the benefits of having my home directory files being stored in Google Drive instead of the CIFS local network server?
Whether accessing your Google Drive files using Drive for desktop or via a web browser at https://drive.google.com, you no longer need to connect via VPN first when you are off-site.
If you still need to access other shared drives (such as \\grouper\groups\ aka Q:, S:, etc) while off-site then you will still need to use VPN.
What type of files do you not recommend storing in Google Drive?
We do not recommend storing live Thunderbird local mail archives, Outlook .pst files, databases or other highly-transactional files in Google Drive. Instead, these types of files should be stored on your local computer where Druva inSync can back them up if you are concerned about data loss. If you need assistance copying and reconfiguring your Thunderbird archives from local network storage (CIFS) or Google Drive to your local computer and reconfiguring your mail client, then please contact [email protected]
