What happens when a File Store process fails?

When a File Store process fails, the appropriate outcome is that extract file removal processes are suspended. This situation occurs because the File Store is responsible for managing the storage of extract files used by Tableau Server. If this process encounters a failure, it prevents the system from reliably deleting or managing the extract files since the process ensures that files are not in use or are no longer needed before removal.

If the File Store process fails, the system may halt operations related to deleting extracts to avoid any potential data loss or integrity issues. As such, this suspension is a protective mechanism that ensures data reliability is prioritized during a failure scenario.

The other options present scenarios that do not accurately reflect the behavior of the system during a File Store process failure. For instance, copying extract files would likely be affected by the failure of the File Store, and data processing cannot continue uninterrupted if a core component like the File Store is not functioning correctly. Additionally, automatic switching to another node typically pertains to resource redundancy rather than file management processes within the same node.