Configure Stubbing policy
The SharePoint Online connector can be configured with a stubbing policy to optimize storage in the SharePoint Online environment. When enabled, the backup process replaces backed-up items with stubs (shortcuts) and deletes the original item versions.
Stubs appear in SharePoint Online as URL files with the .stub.url extension. When users click a stub, they can:
Download the data from Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection to their local device.
Restore the stubbed items to their original location in SharePoint Online (this behavior is configurable by the Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection administrator).
: Before enabling the Stubbing policy, you must read the SharePoint Stubbing policy guidelines to understand its implications. See Guidelines to configure Stubbing policy for SharePoint Online.
- On the Stubbing policy section, click Enable this feature.
- Configure the following options:
Items <Last modified> date older than <--> days: Select the check box and enter the number of days.
This option applies regardless of item size and type.
Items size larger than __<-->: Select the check box and enter the size limit.
This option applies regardless of the item's last modified date and type.
<Include/Exclude> items of type <Enter a file extension>: Select the check box and enter the file extensions to include or exclude.
This option applies regardless of the item's last modified date and size.
This option is not applicable to the Google Drive connector.
To exclude specific folders, use the Locations to exclude option, and do the following:
Select + Add location.
On the Location name page, enter the folder name to exclude.
Select Add.
Excluded folders are listed at the bottom of this section. The Stubbing policy is now configured.
Click Next.
Note:
Th section on the page, pane to displays the stub movement type.
Schedule a backup job. See Schedule a backup.