Indexing data on ReadyNas which is synced to Amazon cloud drive

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toledotom wrote:

I assume that the indexing process would set flags on the individual files; 

 

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I don't believe there are any flags that it would set.  The only relevant attribute I see is ATTR_NOT_CONTENT_INDEXED - which is static (saying that a file or folder should not be indexed, not that it needs to be indexed).

The indexing might still cause some issues though, for instance if a file is being indexed the amazon sync likely can't delete it or update it.  

Perhaps try running it on a test share initially, so you can characterize the behavior.

I'd add that sync isn't the same as a backup (it actually increases the attack surface, since any corrupted or deleted file propagates).  So I'd still maintain a local backup, and also suggest using custom snapshots on at least one of the NAS to allow you to recover older file versions.