Using the VxVM 3.5 GUI to configure VxVM mirrors

The following are the steps for using the VxVM 3.5 graphical user interface to configure VxVM mirrors for Instant Recovery backups.

To use the VxVM 3.5 GUI to configure VxVM mirrors

Make sure that FastResync is enabled on the primary VxVM volume.
- In the VEA console, right-click the volume and click Properties from the pop-up menu.
- The FastResync field states whether or not FastResync is enabled.
- Click Cancel.
- If FastResync is disabled, right-click the volume again and select Fast Resync > Add from the pop-up menu to enable it.
Prepare a new mirror for Instant Recovery backup.
- Create a new mirror by right-clicking the volume and selecting Snap > Snap Start.
- Make sure FastResync is enabled on the mirror. Click OK to create the mirror and start full synchronization.
On the Mirrors tab, ensure that synchronization has completed as indicated by Snap Ready in the Status field.

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