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The scan process used by File System Analyzer (FSA) typically follows these steps:
1.FSA Scan Timing: By default, the FSA scan runs every Saturday at 9 PM. The duration of the scan can vary, potentially taking minutes, hours, or even days to complete depending on the size and complexity of the file system. The FSA traverses through the file system hierarchy, analyzing each directory, subdirectory, and file encountered during the scan. During the traversal, the FSA collects data about the file system structure, file properties, and other relevant information. It collects various metadata and attributes associated with files and directories, such as size, permissions, timestamps, and file types. This data may include details about file types, extensions, sizes, access patterns, and ownership.
2.Zip File Creation by Agents: Once the Agents complete the scan, the Agents generate a zip file containing the scan results. However, the zip file is not automatically sent to PeerIQ.
3.PMC Zip File Check: Peer Management Center (PMC) checks daily to see if there is a zip file ready to be sent. If a zip file is found, the PMC initiates the process to send it to PeerIQ.
4.Alerts for Zip File Transfer: When the zip file is sent, an alert is generated in the Alerts view in the PMC. This alert indicates whether the transfer was successful or not, providing visibility into the status of the data transfer process.
By following this process, File System Analyzer ensures that the scan results are effectively transferred to PeerIQ for further analysis and visualization, with alerts providing notification of the transfer status.