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Dell PowerStore Protecting Your Data

Create a snapshot rule

Steps

  1. Select Protection > Protection Policies.
  2. In the Protection Policies window, click Snapshot Rules on the Protection bar .
  3. In the Snapshot Rules window, click Create.
  4. In the Create Snapshot Rule slide-out panel, enter a name for the new rule.
  5. Set the following:
    • Select the days on which a snapshot will be created.
    • Set the frequency/start time:
      • For a snapshot to be taken at a fixed interval, select this option and set the number of hours after which a snapshot will be created.
      • For a snapshot to be taken at a particular time of the selected days, select the Time of day option and set the time and time zone.
    • Set the retention period.
    • To create secure snapshots, select the Secure Snapshot option. For details on secure snapshots, see Secure snapshots.
      NOTE: It is recommended to review the business requirements with an administrator before proceeding, to avoid reaching the maximum snapshot limit.
    • For file snapshots, select the file snapshot access type.
  6. Click Create.

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