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fssnap of / (root) fails under Solaris

Updated 27 Nov 2009 Read time 1 min 27 sec(s) (2492 visits).

Using fssnap we can quickly take a temporary snapshot of any UFS file system and then use that snapshot for backup operations.

Updated 2 Sep 2013 Read time 49 sec(s) (912 visits).

You can use the zfs send command to send a copy of a snapshot stream and receive the snapshot stream in another pool

Updated 2 Sep 2013 Read time 2 min(s) 51 sec(s) (2710 visits).

ZFS has the ability to send and receive data. This can be used to combine snapshots, create backups, or replicate data between servers

Updated 27 Nov 2009 Read time 1 min 45 sec(s) (2276 visits).

Basically, a snapshot is read-only copy of a file system (for the purpose of backup).

Updated 20 Oct 2014 Read time 1 min 46 sec(s) (2611 visits).

Overview of NetWorker Snapshot Policy Attributes

Updated 17 Oct 2014 Read time 1 min 41 sec(s) (2222 visits).

With 2003 and earlier versions of Windows you were able to choose whether to use VSS to backup or not. With 2008 it is the only option available.

Updated 12 May 2011 Read time 1 min 54 sec(s) (2481 visits).

NMM enables more granular backup and recovery than a standard VSS SHAREPOINT save set which can only be restored in its entirety.

Updated 11 Apr 2012 Read time 43 sec(s) (2468 visits).

Failed to create a VSS snapshot and it is required in order to run a system state backup.

Updated 10 Jul 2013 Read time 0 sec(s) (2897 visits).

This video covers the prerequisites for configuring Snapshot Management, as well as using the client configuration wizard to create a client.

Updated 7 Nov 2013 Read time 52 sec(s) (2457 visits).

There are NetWorker modules for databases, email servers, enterprise applications and snapshot management.

Updated 2 Jun 2009 Read time 5 min(s) 35 sec(s) (1488 visits).

The difference between a snapshot and a clone is that a clone is a writable, mountable copy of the file system.

Updated 31 Dec 2013 Read time 3 min(s) 3 sec(s) (2405 visits).

The eXtended System Control Facility Unit (XSCFU) is a service processor that operates and administrates both midrange servers