Updated on 2024-03-28 GMT+08:00

Copying a Metadata File

If you edit a metadata file, the original metadata file will be overwritten. To avoid loss of the original metadata, you can sabe a copy of the file before editing it.

Procedure

  1. GES provides two methods for you to copy a metadata file on the Data Management page.
    • Click the metadata file name. On the details page, click Copy.
    • Click Copy in the Operation column of the target metadata file.
  2. Specify the metadata file name and storage path.

    Name: Enter the name of the copied metadata file. The default file format is XML.

    Storage Path: Enter an OBS path for storing the metadata file.

    Encrypt Metadata: Whether to encrypt the copied metadata. This function is disabled by default. Key Source: Retain the default value KMS. KMS Key: Select a key as needed.

    Figure 1 Copying a metadata file
  3. Click OK.

    The copy of the metadata file will be displayed on the Metadata Management page.