Performing Block Backups

Applies To: Hitachi ENAS, Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance

Use this option to read and backup data blocks directly from the disk or volume rather than the directory tree. Using this option improves performance during backup, however the restore operations may become slower. Direct Access Restore operations will be converted to non-Direct Access Restore operation when this is enabled.

Procedure

1. From the CommCell Browser, go to client > NDMP > defaultBackupSet.

2. In the right pane, right-click the subclient, and then click Backup.

   The Backup Options dialog box appears.

3. On the Backup Options tab, click Advanced.

   The Advanced Backup Options dialog box appears.

4. On NAS Options tab, select the Block Backup check box, and then click OK.

5. Select the backup type and schedule.

6. Click OK.