Snapshot operation in an SLP
A Snapshot operation creates a point-in-time, read-only, disk-based copy of data. NetBackup provides several types of snapshots, depending on the device where the snapshot occurs.
Use a Snapshot operation as the first operation in a storage lifecycle policy for a NetBackup Replication Director configuration.
Table: Snapshot operation characteristics
Characteristic | Description |
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Destination storage | The following topics describe the types of snapshot storage units that can be used as the storage for a snapshot operation: A Storage unit selection is necessary in the following situations:
If neither situation applies to the SLP, the administrator can select . NetBackup uses the storage unit that is selected for the Backup From Snapshot operation. |
Child of | A Snapshot operation cannot serve as the child of any other operation. |
Source for | A Snapshot operation can be the source for the following operations:
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Hierarchy notes | If a Snapshot operation appears in an SLP, it must be first in the operations list. |
Job type | A Snapshot operation generates a Snapshot job in the Activity Monitor. |
Window | Snapshot operations do not offer the option to create an SLP window. |