Loads a metadata .cab file prior to importing a transportable shadow copy or loads the writer metadata in the case of a restore. If used without parameters, load metadata displays help at the command prompt.

For examples of how to use this command, see Examples.

Syntax

load metadata [<Drive>:][<Path>]<MetaData.cab>

Parameters

Parameter Description

[<Drive>:][<Path>]

Specifies the location of the metadata file.

MetaData.cab

Specifies the metadata .cab file to load.

Remarks

  • You can use the import command to import a transportable shadow copy based on the metadata specified by load metadata.

  • This command is needed before the begin restore command to load the selected writers and components for the restore.

Examples

To load a metadata file called metafile.cab from the default location, type:

load metadata metafile.cab

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