Administrator Guide
6. In the Minimum Snapshot Interval field, type the number of minutes that must pass after a snapshot is taken before a subsequent
snapshot can be taken.
7. Click OK.
Allow or Disallow Advanced Volume Mapping Settings
Advanced volume mapping options include LUN configuration, mapping path options, and making the volume read-only.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of Unisphere
Central.
2. Click Summary.
The Summary view is displayed.
3. Click
(Settings).
The Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
4. Click the Preferences tab.
5. Select or clear the Allow Advanced Mapping Enabled checkbox to enable or disable advanced volume mapping options.
6. Click OK.
Set the Default Operating System for New Servers
The default operating system is used for new servers unless the user selects a different option. For convenience, choose the operating
system that is most common in your environment.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of Unisphere
Central.
2. Click
Summary.
The Summary view is displayed.
3. Click
(Settings).
The Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
4. Click the Preferences tab.
5. From the Operating System drop-down menu, select the default operating system for new servers.
6. Click OK.
Set the Default Storage Profile for New Volumes
The default Storage Profile is used when a new volume is created unless the user selects a different Storage Profile. You can prevent the
Storage Profile from being changed during volume creation by clearing the Allow Storage Profile Selection checkbox.
Steps
1. If you are connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the drop-down list in the left navigation pane of Unisphere
Central.
2. Click
Summary.
The Summary view is displayed.
3. Click (Settings).
The Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
4. Click the Preferences tab.
5. From the Storage Profile drop-down menu, select the Storage Profile to use as the default for new volumes.
6. To allow users to select a Storage Profile when creating a volume, select Allow Storage Profile Selection.
7. Click OK.
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