Initial Snapshot Setup
Deployment and a successful initial run of an snapshot backup in some complex environments may require customization, due to specific dependencies in your environment. The following parameters are known to affect the deployment and initial run and hence need a thorough evaluation:
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Firmware versions on the array
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Device types
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Mode of access
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Security configuration
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Operating Systems interacting with the storage array
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Application layout on the storage array LUNs
License Requirements
Not applicable.
You can choose to use one of the following licensing mechanisms:
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Traditional License that is based upon products and features in your CommCell.
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Capacity License that is based upon the amount of data that you want to protect.
For comprehensive information about licensing, see License Administration.
Traditional License
The following license types are available for snapshots.
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Feature |
License Type |
License Consumption |
|---|---|---|
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Snapshot Operations |
Hardware Snapshot Enabler |
1 license per Client |
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NetApp SnapVault and SnapMirror |
NetApp Snap Management |
1 license per CommCell |
Capacity License
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License Type |
License Consumption |
|---|---|
|
Snapshot |
1 license per CommCell for n Terabytes (TB) of protected data |
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Replication |
1 license per CommCell for n Terabytes (TB) of protected data |