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This functionality provides the user with the ability to configure a snapshot to be created at specific times and days of the week. This is configured by adding the snapshot task to the Job List in Unisphere.
Once the schedule is set up, it runs automatically. To discontinue a scheduled job, delete the entry from the Job List.
Automatic termination of snapshots is performed by the Time-to-Live option as normal, not by the scheduler. Use of the automatic expiration date is strongly recommended for recurring snapshots. The automatic expiration of snapshots that are no longer needed maximizes the efficiency of SnapVX on system resources.
The following examples show snapshot scheduling with Unisphere 9.0:
Open the Create Snapshot Wizard from the Protection Dashboard. Specify the snapshot name and expiration days or hours. Then click the Set Schedule button.
In the Set Schedule window, specify the date and time you want the schedule to start and click the Schedule Recurrence.
The schedule can be set in either full hours, with the minimum value of 1 hour:
Or the schedule can be set for a specific time of day on specific days of the week. Click OK once the schedule is defined.
Click ADD TO JOB LIST in the Create Snapshot Wizard. The job will be added to the Job List and will run at the specified interval.
The Job List displays basic information about the job.
Double-clicking the job will display additional information.
The Modify button will allow you to edit the job name and the next run of the job.
Notes:
Be sure to remember to set up the day/time schedule after the jobs have been grouped. Previously scheduled snapshot jobs cannot be grouped together.