A Snapshot Copy is a storage policy copy for IntelliSnap backup operations. To use a Snapshot Copy, create the Snapshot Copy with the steps below and run a backup copy operation to copy the data from the snapshot to the selected media.
Use the following steps to create a Snapshot copy for a Storage Policy:
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From the CommCell Browser, navigate to Policies > Storage Policies.
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Right-click the <Storage Policy> and click All Tasks > Create New Snapshot Copy
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In the Snap Copy Properties dialog box, enter the copy name in the Copy Name field.
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From the Library list and the MediaAgent list, select a library and a MediaAgent.
Note
When you select a disk library, the Drive Pool list and the Scratch Pool list are dimmed because they are applicable only for tape libraries.
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Click OK.