PowerProtect Data Manager 19.17 Storage Array User Guide

Configure a PowerStore snapshot objective for point-in-time protection

For PowerStore arrays, configure a snapshot objective to schedule snapshot creation for the selected block volume assets in the protection policy. Creating a snapshot saves the state of the asset at that particular point-in-time. Using snapshots, you can protect your data locally and restore a block volume asset to a previous state.

1. Click Add under Snapshot
   The Add Snapshot dialog appears.
2. On the Snapshot Location pane, specify where to store the snapshot:
   NOTE:You can only store block volume assets without a replica in the primary array.
   • Primary Array—Select to store the snapshot in the primary array.
   • Primary Array and Remote Replica Array—Select to store the snapshot in both the primary and remote replica array.
3. On the Schedules pane, specify the following fields:
   1. Create a Snapshot every—Specify how often to take a snapshot.
   2. Retain for—Specify the retention period for the snapshot.
   3. Start and End—The activity window. Specify a time of day to start taking snapshots, and a time of day after which snapshots cannot be started.
   4. Click Save.