wherein the name and path match the original name and first unit of storage for the primary vfiler VF1P. In Step 510, the created backup vfiler VF1B then ???assumes the identity??? of the primary vfiler VF1P. As used herein, the term ???assumes the identity??? means reprogramming a network address, such as an IP address, of a network interface associated with the primary vfiler VF1P to the backup