Administrator Guide

Modifying Snapshot Profiles
Modify a Snapshot Profile to change the automated snapshot creation and expiration schedules that are applied to the associated
volumes. Changes to a
Snapshot Profile affect only new snapshots taken with the modified Snapshot Profile. Existing snapshots are
not changed.
NOTE: For user interface reference information, click Help.
Rename a Snapshot Profile
Use the Edit Snapshot Profile dialog box to rename a Snapshot Profile.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Storage.
2. In the SC Series tab, select a Storage Center.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. Click the Snapshot Profiles subtab.
5. Select the profile to rename from the Snapshot Profile drop-down menu.
6. Click Edit. The Edit Snapshot Profile dialog box opens.
7. In the Name field, type a new name for the Snapshot Profile.
8. Click OK.
Modify Rules for a Snapshot Profile
Snapshot Profile rules determine when snapshots are created and expired.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Storage.
2. In the SC Series tab, select a Storage Center.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. Click the Snapshot Profiles subtab.
5. Select the profile to use from the Snapshot Profile drop-down menu.
6. (Optional) Add a rule to the Snapshot Profile.
a. Click Add Rule. The Add Rule dialog box appears.
b. From the drop-down menu, select the frequency at which the rule runs.
c. Configure the dates and times at which you want snapshots to be created.
d. In the Expiration field, type the length of time to keep snapshots before deleting them.
e. Click OK. The Add Rule dialog box closes.
7. (Optional) Modify the existing rules as needed.
• To modify a rule, select the rule, then click Edit Rule.
• To remove a rule, select the rule, then click Remove Rule.
8. Click OK.
Change the Snapshot Creation Method for a Snapshot Profile
The snapshot creation method controls how snapshots triggered by the Snapshot Profile are created.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Storage.
2. In the SC Series tab, select a Storage Center to open the Storage Center view.
3. Click the Storage tab.
4. Click the Snapshot Profiles subtab.
5. Select the profile to use from the Snapshot Profile drop-down menu.
6. From the Snapshot Creation Method drop-down menu, select an option to control how snapshots triggered by the Snapshot
Profile are created.
• Standard – When selected, takes snapshots in series for all volumes associated with the snapshot.
• Parallel – When selected, takes snapshots simultaneously for all volumes associated with the snapshot.
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