Duplication operation in an SLP
Use the Duplication operation to create a copy of a Backup, a Backup from Snapshot, or another Duplication operation. A media server performs the operation and writes the copy.
Note:
Use the Replication operation to create a copy of a Snapshot operation.
Table: Duplication operation characteristics
Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Storage unit selection | The selection must be a backup storage unit or a backup storage unit group. The selection cannot be a snapshot storage unit or a snapshot storage unit group. |
Child of | A Duplication operation can be the child of the following operations:
Therefore, click on one of these operations in the SLP when adding a Duplication operation. See Creating a storage lifecycle policy for snapshots and snapshot replication. |
Source for | A Duplication operation can be the source for a Duplication operation. (See Figure: SLP that contains one Backup operation and two Duplication operations.) |
Hierarchy notes | When a Duplication operation appears in an SLP, it cannot be the first operation. |
Job type | A Duplication operation generates a Duplication job in the Activity Monitor. |
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