Snapshot retry options
For most environments, the default values for the snapshot retry options are appropriate. It may be helpful to adjust these settings based on the size of the virtual machine and the processing load on the VMware server.
Table: Snapshot retry options
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Maximum number of times to retry a snapshot | The number of times the snapshot is retried. |
Maximum length of time to complete a snapshot | The time, in minutes, to allow the snapshot operation to complete. If snapshots do not complete, set this option to a specific period to force a time-out. Use the setting to retry the snapshot at a later time. |
Maximum length of time to wait before a snapshot is retried | The time to wait (in seconds) before the snapshot is retried. |