Detaching a Clone

Detach a File Storage clone from its parent file system.

When you detach a clone from its parent file system, any shared data on the parent file system is copied to the clone.

Because detaching a clone requires copying data, the process isn't instant. The detachment operation runs in the background and you can continue to use the file system as it's detaching. Use the file system's Clone attached status to monitor the status of the detach operation. After the detachment completes, no data is shared between the two file systems. This can result in increased disk usage on the cloned file system. For more information, see Metering and Billing.

Only certain clones can be detached, for more information, see Limitations and Considerations.