You can create snapshots by using the REST API to back up the data in use.
You can create snapshots on a regular basis by creating and using scripts.
For details on the API, see the REST API Reference for VSP One Block Administrator .
- Identify the following:
- Volume ID
- Snapshot group name
If you want to register snapshots to an existing snapshot group, specify the same snapshot group name. For details on how to use a snapshot group name to perform operations, see the Hitachi Thin Image Advanced User Guide.
- Pool ID
Specify the pool in which to store differential data.
Note: Be sure to select a pool that has a sufficient amount of free space. If pool utilization exceeds the depletion threshold, creating snapshots might fail.
- You must have the Storage Administrator (Local Copy) role.
Use the REST API to create snapshots. Specify Snapshot
as the snapshot type.
The snapshots are displayed in the inventory of snapshots.