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Protecting Server Clusters | 201
Managing Snapshots for a Cluster
In AppAssure 5, you can manage snapshots by forcing a snapshot or by pausing
current snapshots. Forcing a snapshot lets you force a data transfer for the currently
protected cluster. When you force a snapshot, the transfer starts immediately or will
be added to the queue. Only the data that has changed from a previous recovery
point transfers. If there is no previous recovery point, all data (the base image) on the
protected volumes is transferred. When you pause a snapshot, you temporarily stop
all transfers of data from the current machine.
For information about forcing snapshots for the individual machines in a cluster, see
“Forcing a Snapshot” on page 141. For information about pausing and resuming
snapshots for the individual machines in a cluster, see “Pausing and Resuming
Protection” on page 98.
Forcing a Snapshot for a Cluster
Complete the steps in this procedure to force a snapshot for a cluster.
To force a snapshot for a cluster
1. Do one of the following:
 In the Core Console, click the Machines tab, and then select the cluster for which
you wish to view recovery points.
 Or, in the left navigation area, under Clusters, select the cluster for which you wish
to view recovery points.
2. On the Summary tab, click the Actions drop-down menu, and then click Force
Snapshot.
Pausing and Resuming Cluster Snapshots
Complete the steps in this procedure to pause and resume a snapshot for a cluster.
To pause and resume cluster snapshots
1. Do one of the following:
 In the Core Console, click the Machines tab, and then select the cluster for which
you wish to view recovery points.
 Or, in the left navigation area, under Clusters, select the cluster for which you wish
to view recovery points.
2. On the Summary tab, click the Actions drop-down menu, and then click Pause
Snapshots.