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

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