Adaptec 5325301656 Administration Guide - Page 110
Snapshot Management and Usage, The Snapshot Pool, Rolling a Volume Back to a Previous State
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Snapshot Management and Usage Snapshot Management and Usage This section describes snapshot components and dependencies. The Snapshot Pool Snapshot data are stored on a RAID in a snapshot pool, or space reserved within the RAID for this purpose. Each RAID on the system contains only one snapshot pool. This pool contains all snapshot data for all volumes on the RAID. For more information, see "Estimating Snapshot Pool Requirements" on page 97. Rolling a Volume Back to a Previous State If you need to restore an entire file system to a previous state, you can do so without resorting to tape. The snapshot rollback feature allows you to use any archived snapshot to restore an entire file system to a previous state simply by selecting the snapshot and clicking the Rollback button. During the rollback operation, data on the volume will be inaccessible to clients. Cautions (1) Rolling back a volume cannot be undone and should only be used as a last resort after attempts to restore selected directories or files have failed; (2) Performing a rollback on a volume may invalidate the NetVault for GuardianOS NVDB directory for the volume, and may also disable the antivirus software. If you are using these features, take the necessary precautions as described in "Volumes" on page 47. Scheduling Snapshots Snapshots should ideally be taken when your system is idle. It is recommended that snapshots be taken before a backup is performed. For example, if your backup is scheduled at 4 a.m., schedule the snapshot to be taken at 2 a.m., thereby avoiding system activity and ensuring the snapshot is backed-up. See "Coordinating Snapshot and Backup Operations" on page 99 for more information. Snapshots and Backup Optimization When you back up a live volume directly, files that reference other files in the system may become out-of sync in relation to each other. The more data you have to back up, the more time is required for the backup operation, and the more likely these events are to occur. By backing up the snapshot rather than the volume itself, you greatly reduce the risk of archiving inconsistent data. For instructions, see "Coordinating Snapshot and Backup Operations" on page 99. 96 Snap Server Administrator Guide