checkpoint question

Question

If I perform a manual checkpoint (fs_ckpt jktest Create name ckpt_jktest_001 automount=yes) it creates the checkpoint name as I stated to be visible from c$ in Windows but if I do the .ckpt inside the filesystem, the checkpoint is mounted with the default date_time name (2010_01_04_15.03.44_EST)

Is there a way to change this default name in the .ckpt folder?

Thanks.

Jim

PS - I saw Bill Stein's answer from Nov 2007 but has the code changed to allow this to happen without having to unmount/re-mount?

dynamox · Accepted Answer

you can rename it after the fact but not during creation. https://community.emc.com/message/383453#383453

dynamox · Answer

i am afraid it's still the same ...i have a need for some custom names as well and end up doing just what Bill mentions in that thread, i have a cron job on control station to refresh these 'custom' checkpoints.

jimkunysz · Answer

Dynamox, so the code hasn't changed to allow this without performing the umount and mount /rename process.I guess I saw this post (and edited my question) at the same time you were replying Jim

Rainer_EMC · Answer

Doesnt the checkpoint scheduler allow you to specify custom names ?

jimkunysz · Answer

it does, but it doesn't apply to the hidden .ckpt mountpoint. the hidden .ckpt folder path is to provide users the ability to perform a checkpoint restore by date/time - as that's the usual request for a file/folder restore.

I just have a specific use that would make it friendlier for admin purposes if I could customize the .ckpt checkpoint mounts.

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