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Archsymlinkasfile

The archsymlinkasfile option specifies whether the backup-archive client follows a symbolic link and archives the file or directory to which it points, or archives the symbolic link only. Use this option with the archive command.

Supported Clients

This option is valid for all UNIX clients except Mac OS X. The server can also define this option.

Options File

Place this option in the client user options file (dsm.opt).

Syntax

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                      .-Yes-.   
>>-ARCHSYMLinkasfile--+-----+----------------------------------><
                      '-No--'   

Parameters

Yes
Specifies that the client follows a symbolic link and archives the associated file or directory. This is the default.
No
Specifies that the client archives the symbolic link and not the associated file or directory.

Examples

Options file:
archsymlinkasfile no
Command line:
-archsyml=no