I was using Robocopy in PowerShell to sync files from one file server to another. I ran the command: `robocopy "x:" "z:" /xd DfsrPrivate /FFT /DST /TEE /E /MIR /COPYALL /ZB /XO /XJ /MT:120 /R:10 /w:10 /log:"C:TempBFSLogsSPFinancialImports.log" /v`. Now, I've lost all data in both the source and destination directories! I realized that the `/MIR` switch might act like `/PURGE`, leading to this disaster. Since both locations are in different Azure subscriptions and I don't have any backups, is there any way to restore the files from either the source or the destination?
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Yikes, that's a tough situation! First off, remember that accidents happen to the best of us. If you didn't have backups, it's a hard lesson learned. You should definitely check your command setup. The `/MIR` switch can be particularly dangerous because it mirrors the source, which means if there's nothing in the source, it wipes out the destination. For any chance of recovery, I'd recommend trying some file recovery software, but there's no guarantee it’ll work since you might have overwritten files.
That's a rough day for sure! You could try using recovery software like Recuva, but success really depends on whether any of the data has been overwritten. And as others mentioned, it's really crucial to have backups before running such commands. Keep that in mind for future tasks!
Totally! Running those commands without backups can lead to a nightmare. Make sure to always run tests on dummy files first using the `/L` switch to prevent this in the future.
It's likely your command wiped the destination when it mirrored an empty source. Without a log snapshot or backup, that data is probably gone for good. Next time, run your commands in a test environment first to avoid this situation!
Exactly! Always make sure you know what every switch does before running commands like that.
Honestly, it looks like you’re in a bit of a pickle. Robocopy's `MIR` switch is a real double-edged sword if you don't use it correctly. If the files were super important, you really should have verified backups and tested scripts before executing them. Moving forward, recovery software is your best bet now, but it might be tough since the files could have been overwritten. Good luck!
You might not be able to bring those files back unless you had some sort of backup or snapshot. It sounds harsh, but if they're gone, you'll need to kick in file recovery tools. Just remember, backups are key in IT; don't skip them next time!
I completely agree. Your source and destination were probably mixed up, and `/MIR` wiped everything off your destination. If the files aren’t there, recovery software like Recuva might help, but don’t count on it.