Release notes
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Links to the Release Notes
Installation and administration
Installing and setting up SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter features
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter security features
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Installation workflow for new users
Installation workflow for SnapManager users
Preparing for the installation
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Host requirements
Domain requirements
Space and sizing requirements
SAN host requirements
Supported storage systems and applications
Supported browsers
Connection and port requirements
Licensing requirements
SnapCenter repository identification
Network Load Balancing and Application Request Routing options for high availability
Application Request Routing requirements
High Availability for the SnapCenter MySQL Repository
Installing SnapCenter and the plug-in packages
SnapCenter installation worksheet
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Modifying the SnapCenter default GUI session timeout
Configuring role-based access control for SnapCenter users
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Adding a user to a role
Assigning users access to assets
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Types of SnapCenter licenses
How SnapCenter calculates capacity usage
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Setting up storage system connections
Setting up Run As credentials
Authentication methods for your Run As credentials
Setting up your Run As credentials
Installing plug-in packages
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing plug-in packages
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter plug-in deployment checklist
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Modifying plug-in ports
Increasing the remote plug-in installation process timeout
Managing the SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service for Linux
Installing plug-ins on multiple remote hosts using cmdlets
Monitoring SnapCenter plug-in package installation status
Configuring the host log directory and verification server for SQL Server
Identifying available resources
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Installing and setting up SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Overview of SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
When to use the SnapCenter GUI and the vCenter GUI
Installation workflow for VMware vSphere users
Preparing for the installation
Supported storage systems
Installation requirements for the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Using SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere with vCenter Servers in Linked Mode
Configuring RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere users
Types of RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere users
Pre-defined roles and permissions for the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Setting up SVMs and Run As credentials
Authentication and user management with vCenter RBAC and ONTAP RBAC
Components of vCenter Server permissions
Predefined roles packaged with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Product-level privilege required by SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
ONTAP RBAC features in SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
How to configure ONTAP RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Types of installation configurations
Methods for installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from the SnapCenter GUI
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vCenter from the SnapCenter Server host by using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from a local host by using the installer GUI for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from a local host silently from the command line
Updating SnapCenter and vCenter settings
Updating hypervisor configuration settings
Updating vCenter or SnapCenter information in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Upgrading SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Migrating VSC hosts
Prerequisites for migrating VSC hosts
Migrating a VSC host using the SnapCenter GUI
Migrating a VSC host using the vCenter GUI
Post-migration tasks after migrating a VSC host
Restarting the vSphere web client service
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Windows
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Linux
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror and SnapVault replication
Understanding the differences between SnapMirror and SnapVault
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror replication
Preparing storage systems for SnapVault replication
Provisioning storage on Windows hosts
Configuring LUN storage
Establishing an iSCSI session
Disconnecting an iSCSI session
Creating and managing igroups
Creating an igroup
Renaming an igroup
Modifying an igroup
Deleting an igroup
Creating and managing disks
Viewing the disks on a host
Creating FC-connected or iSCSI-connected LUNs or disks
Resizing a disk
Connecting a disk
Disconnecting a disk
Deleting a disk
Creating and managing SMB shares
Creating an SMB share
Deleting an SMB share
Reclaiming space on the storage system
Using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESX server-related limitations
Minimum vCenter privileges required for SnapCenter RDM operations
Using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Requirements for using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Microsoft cluster support limitations when using FC RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows cmdlets
Upgrading SnapCenter and SnapCenter plug-in packages
Configuring SnapCenter to check for available updates
Supported MySQL upgrade scenarios
SnapCenter upgrade limitations
Upgrading the SnapCenter Server
Upgrading your plug-in packages
Uninstalling SnapCenter plug-ins and plug-in packages
Uninstalling plug-ins from a host using the SnapCenter GUI
Uninstalling Windows plug-ins using the command-line interface on the SnapCenter Server host
Uninstalling plug-ins locally on a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites to remove a host
Removing a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter
Installing plug-ins independently
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database interactively
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database using command-line interface
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database independently on the Linux host
Preparation for installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database on the Linux host
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database on the Linux host using the command-line interface
Troubleshooting
SnapCenter installation fails to create DB with the error Invalid username/password, please try again
Enabling AutoSupport email notifications
Unable to create SSL or TLS secure channel
SnapCenter Plug-in Package for Microsoft Windows or SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server upgrade might fail on hosts with SQL databases on VMDK
HTTP error 503. The service is unavailable.
Unable to display SnapCenter web login page on local host
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails due to an incorrect Java version
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails due to improper uninstallation
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails
Reinstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins for Linux does not update spl.properties file with new values
SnapCenter Server is unable to communicate with the host
SnapCenter plug-in loader fails with an error
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the host is restarted
Registering vCenter details task displays a warning
Unable to access cluster IP address from outside network
Unable to upgrade to SnapCenter 3.0 because communication with MySQL Server fails
Unable to add storage systems after upgrading SnapCenter Server
Failed to uninstall SnapCenter Server
Uninstall does not remove plug-in from vCenter
Appendixes
Adding an ONTAP RBAC role using security login commands
Minimum recommended RBAC roles for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
ONTAP CLI commands for creating SVM roles
Features enabled on your Windows host during installation
Importing SnapManager data into SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Importing archived backups from SnapManager for Microsoft SQL Server to SnapCenter
Limitations related to import feature
Importing archived backups
Viewing the imported backups in SnapCenter Server
Importing data from SnapManager for Oracle and SnapManager for SAP to SnapCenter
Configurations supported for importing data
What gets imported to SnapCenter
What does not get imported to SnapCenter
Preparing to import data
Importing data
Cancelling an import operation
Troubleshooting an import operation
Performing administrative tasks with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter features
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter security features
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Logging in to SnapCenter
Managing SnapCenter Standard and Advanced capacity licenses
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Viewing SnapCenter Standard and Advanced capacity license details
Modifying SnapCenter Standard or Advanced capacity licenses
Deleting SnapCenter Standard or Advanced capacity licenses
Managing your storage system connections
What SVMs are
Setting up storage system connections
Modifying your storage system connections
Deleting your storage system connections
Viewing storage controller SnapManager Suite license status
Managing virtualization plug-ins
Updating vCenter or SnapCenter information in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Using role-based access control
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
SnapCenter role-based access control
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Adding a user to a role
Creating a new role
Assigning users access to assets
Modifying a role
Application-level role-based access control
Authentication methods for your Run As credentials
Setting up your Run As credentials
Configuring Run As account credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Configuring Run As account credentials for an Oracle database
Using Application Request Routing and Network Load Balancing
Application Request Routing requirements
Determining load balancing status and Application Request Routing enablement
Provisioning storage on Windows hosts
Configuring LUN storage
Establishing an iSCSI session
Disconnecting an iSCSI session
Creating and managing igroups
Creating an igroup
Renaming an igroup
Modifying an igroup
Deleting an igroup
Creating and managing disks
Viewing the disks on a host
Creating FC-connected or iSCSI-connected LUNs or disks
Resizing a disk
Connecting a disk
Disconnecting a disk
Deleting a disk
Creating and managing SMB shares
Creating an SMB share
Deleting an SMB share
Reclaiming space on the storage system
Using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESX server-related limitations
Minimum vCenter privileges required for SnapCenter RDM operations
Using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Requirements for using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Microsoft cluster support limitations when using FC RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows cmdlets
Working with managed hosts
Viewing details about managed hosts
Modifying hosts and plug-ins
Refreshing virtual machine information
Starting and restarting plug-in services
Suspending schedules on hosts to place them in maintenance mode
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites to remove a host
Removing a host
Verifying the supported configurations for SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Managing the SnapCenter Server repository
Prerequisites for protecting the SnapCenter repository
Configuring the SnapCenter repository for protection
Getting backups of the SnapCenter database
Restoring the SnapCenter database backup
Migrating the SnapCenter repository
Using SnapCenter reporting capabilities
Centralized reporting options
Information provided in Dashboard reports
Requesting job status reports from the Dashboard
Configuring your dashboard
Types of reports
Configuring your reports
Exporting or printing reports
Setting the SMTP server for email notifications using Global Settings
Configuring the option to email reports
Monitoring jobs, schedules, events, and logs
Monitoring SnapCenter jobs
Monitoring backup operations
Stopping a scheduled job
Canceling queued jobs
Monitoring SnapCenter schedules
Monitoring SnapCenter events
Monitoring SnapCenter logs
Types of SnapCenter logs
Event log locations
Using Microsoft Windows Installer log files
Using the SnapCenter version.exe/debug log
Exporting logs
Removing jobs and logs from SnapCenter
Administering EMS data collection
Stopping EMS data collection
Starting EMS data collection
Changing EMS data collection schedule and target SVM
Monitoring EMS data collection status
Using SnapCenter REST APIs
Accessing REST APIs using the Swagger API web page
List of available REST APIs
Troubleshooting REST APIs
Installing and setting up SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter features
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter security features
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Installation workflow for new users
Installation workflow for SnapManager users
Preparing for the installation
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Host requirements
Domain requirements
Space and sizing requirements
SAN host requirements
Supported storage systems and applications
Supported browsers
Connection and port requirements
Licensing requirements
SnapCenter repository identification
Network Load Balancing and Application Request Routing options for high availability
Application Request Routing requirements
High Availability for the SnapCenter MySQL Repository
Installing SnapCenter and the plug-in packages
SnapCenter installation worksheet
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Modifying the SnapCenter default GUI session timeout
Configuring role-based access control for SnapCenter users
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Adding a user to a role
Assigning users access to assets
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Types of SnapCenter licenses
How SnapCenter calculates capacity usage
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Setting up storage system connections
Setting up Run As credentials
Authentication methods for your Run As credentials
Setting up your Run As credentials
Installing plug-in packages
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing plug-in packages
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter plug-in deployment checklist
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Modifying plug-in ports
Increasing the remote plug-in installation process timeout
Managing the SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service for Linux
Installing plug-ins on multiple remote hosts using cmdlets
Monitoring SnapCenter plug-in package installation status
Configuring the host log directory and verification server for SQL Server
Identifying available resources
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Installing and setting up SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Overview of SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
When to use the SnapCenter GUI and the vCenter GUI
Installation workflow for VMware vSphere users
Preparing for the installation
Supported storage systems
Installation requirements for the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Using SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere with vCenter Servers in Linked Mode
Configuring RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere users
Types of RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere users
Pre-defined roles and permissions for the Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Setting up SVMs and Run As credentials
Authentication and user management with vCenter RBAC and ONTAP RBAC
Components of vCenter Server permissions
Predefined roles packaged with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Product-level privilege required by SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
ONTAP RBAC features in SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
How to configure ONTAP RBAC for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Types of installation configurations
Methods for installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from the SnapCenter GUI
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vCenter from the SnapCenter Server host by using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from a local host by using the installer GUI for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Installing the Plug-in for VMware vSphere from a local host silently from the command line
Updating SnapCenter and vCenter settings
Updating hypervisor configuration settings
Updating vCenter or SnapCenter information in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Upgrading SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Migrating VSC hosts
Prerequisites for migrating VSC hosts
Migrating a VSC host using the SnapCenter GUI
Migrating a VSC host using the vCenter GUI
Post-migration tasks after migrating a VSC host
Restarting the vSphere web client service
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Windows
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Linux
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror and SnapVault replication
Understanding the differences between SnapMirror and SnapVault
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror replication
Preparing storage systems for SnapVault replication
Provisioning storage on Windows hosts
Configuring LUN storage
Establishing an iSCSI session
Disconnecting an iSCSI session
Creating and managing igroups
Creating an igroup
Renaming an igroup
Modifying an igroup
Deleting an igroup
Creating and managing disks
Viewing the disks on a host
Creating FC-connected or iSCSI-connected LUNs or disks
Resizing a disk
Connecting a disk
Disconnecting a disk
Deleting a disk
Creating and managing SMB shares
Creating an SMB share
Deleting an SMB share
Reclaiming space on the storage system
Using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESX server-related limitations
Minimum vCenter privileges required for SnapCenter RDM operations
Using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Requirements for using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Microsoft cluster support limitations when using FC RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows cmdlets
Upgrading SnapCenter and SnapCenter plug-in packages
Configuring SnapCenter to check for available updates
Supported MySQL upgrade scenarios
SnapCenter upgrade limitations
Upgrading the SnapCenter Server
Upgrading your plug-in packages
Uninstalling SnapCenter plug-ins and plug-in packages
Uninstalling plug-ins from a host using the SnapCenter GUI
Uninstalling Windows plug-ins using the command-line interface on the SnapCenter Server host
Uninstalling plug-ins locally on a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites to remove a host
Removing a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter
Installing plug-ins independently
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database independently
Preparation to install the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database interactively
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database using command-line interface
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database independently on the Linux host
Preparation for installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database on the Linux host
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database on the Linux host using the command-line interface
Troubleshooting
SnapCenter installation fails to create DB with the error Invalid username/password, please try again
Enabling AutoSupport email notifications
Unable to create SSL or TLS secure channel
SnapCenter Plug-in Package for Microsoft Windows or SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server upgrade might fail on hosts with SQL databases on VMDK
HTTP error 503. The service is unavailable.
Unable to display SnapCenter web login page on local host
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails due to an incorrect Java version
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails due to improper uninstallation
SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux installation fails
Reinstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins for Linux does not update spl.properties file with new values
SnapCenter Server is unable to communicate with the host
SnapCenter plug-in loader fails with an error
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the host is restarted
Registering vCenter details task displays a warning
Unable to access cluster IP address from outside network
Unable to upgrade to SnapCenter 3.0 because communication with MySQL Server fails
Unable to add storage systems after upgrading SnapCenter Server
Failed to uninstall SnapCenter Server
Uninstall does not remove plug-in from vCenter
Appendixes
Adding an ONTAP RBAC role using security login commands
Minimum recommended RBAC roles for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
ONTAP CLI commands for creating SVM roles
Features enabled on your Windows host during installation
Importing SnapManager data into SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Importing archived backups from SnapManager for Microsoft SQL Server to SnapCenter
Limitations related to import feature
Importing archived backups
Viewing the imported backups in SnapCenter Server
Importing data from SnapManager for Oracle and SnapManager for SAP to SnapCenter
Configurations supported for importing data
What gets imported to SnapCenter
What does not get imported to SnapCenter
Preparing to import data
Importing data
Cancelling an import operation
Troubleshooting an import operation
Performing administrative tasks with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter features
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter security features
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Logging in to SnapCenter
Managing SnapCenter Standard and Advanced capacity licenses
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Viewing SnapCenter Standard and Advanced capacity license details
Modifying SnapCenter Standard or Advanced capacity licenses
Deleting SnapCenter Standard or Advanced capacity licenses
Managing your storage system connections
What SVMs are
Setting up storage system connections
Modifying your storage system connections
Deleting your storage system connections
Viewing storage controller SnapManager Suite license status
Managing virtualization plug-ins
Updating vCenter or SnapCenter information in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Using role-based access control
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
SnapCenter role-based access control
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Adding a user to a role
Creating a new role
Assigning users access to assets
Modifying a role
Application-level role-based access control
Authentication methods for your Run As credentials
Setting up your Run As credentials
Configuring Run As account credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Configuring Run As account credentials for an Oracle database
Using Application Request Routing and Network Load Balancing
Application Request Routing requirements
Determining load balancing status and Application Request Routing enablement
Provisioning storage on Windows hosts
Configuring LUN storage
Establishing an iSCSI session
Disconnecting an iSCSI session
Creating and managing igroups
Creating an igroup
Renaming an igroup
Modifying an igroup
Deleting an igroup
Creating and managing disks
Viewing the disks on a host
Creating FC-connected or iSCSI-connected LUNs or disks
Resizing a disk
Connecting a disk
Disconnecting a disk
Deleting a disk
Creating and managing SMB shares
Creating an SMB share
Deleting an SMB share
Reclaiming space on the storage system
Using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESX server-related limitations
Minimum vCenter privileges required for SnapCenter RDM operations
Using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Requirements for using FC RDM LUNs in a Microsoft cluster
Microsoft cluster support limitations when using FC RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows cmdlets
Working with managed hosts
Viewing details about managed hosts
Modifying hosts and plug-ins
Refreshing virtual machine information
Starting and restarting plug-in services
Suspending schedules on hosts to place them in maintenance mode
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites to remove a host
Removing a host
Verifying the supported configurations for SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Managing the SnapCenter Server repository
Prerequisites for protecting the SnapCenter repository
Configuring the SnapCenter repository for protection
Getting backups of the SnapCenter database
Restoring the SnapCenter database backup
Migrating the SnapCenter repository
Using SnapCenter reporting capabilities
Centralized reporting options
Information provided in Dashboard reports
Requesting job status reports from the Dashboard
Configuring your dashboard
Types of reports
Configuring your reports
Exporting or printing reports
Setting the SMTP server for email notifications using Global Settings
Configuring the option to email reports
Monitoring jobs, schedules, events, and logs
Monitoring SnapCenter jobs
Monitoring backup operations
Stopping a scheduled job
Canceling queued jobs
Monitoring SnapCenter schedules
Monitoring SnapCenter events
Monitoring SnapCenter logs
Types of SnapCenter logs
Event log locations
Using Microsoft Windows Installer log files
Using the SnapCenter version.exe/debug log
Exporting logs
Removing jobs and logs from SnapCenter
Administering EMS data collection
Stopping EMS data collection
Starting EMS data collection
Changing EMS data collection schedule and target SVM
Monitoring EMS data collection status
Using SnapCenter REST APIs
Accessing REST APIs using the Swagger API web page
List of available REST APIs
Troubleshooting REST APIs
VM and datastore protection
Protecting VMs and datastores
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere overview
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere features in vCenter
List of SnapCenter components
Accessing the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere web client in vCenter
Dashboard and job monitor
Dashboard
Monitoring jobs and downloading job logs
Preparing for data protection for VMs and datastores
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Supported storage systems
How virtual resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Configuring SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere for email alerts
Defining a backup strategy for VMs and datastores
Backup schedules for VMs and datastores
Number of backups needed
Snapshot copy naming conventions
Backup retention options
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Backing up VMs and datastores
Viewing backups
Creating backup policies
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Creating resource groups
Adding a single VM or datastore to a resource group
Adding multiple VMs and datastores to a resource group
Backing up resource groups on demand
Restoring VMs from backups
Searching for backups
Restoring VMs and VMDKs from backups
Restoring deleted VMs and VMDKs from backups
Attaching a virtual disk to restore a file
Detaching a virtual disk
Mounting and unmounting datastores
Mounting a datastore backup
Unmounting a datastore backup
Managing SVMs in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere inventory
Adding SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Modifying SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Removing SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Managing resource groups for VMs and datastores
Suspending and resuming operations on resource groups
Modifying resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing policies for VMs and datastores
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing backups of VMs and datastores
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Troubleshooting
vCenter GUI not correct for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Windows
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Linux
You may have reached the maximum number of NFS volumes configured in the vCenter
Unable to discover datastores on an SVM without a management LIF
VMware vSphere does not remove snapshot delta disks during restore
SnapCenter compatibility check fails
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Appendixes
Overrides for customizing or retrying backup operations
Minimum recommended RBAC roles for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
Protecting VMs and datastores
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere overview
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere features in vCenter
List of SnapCenter components
Accessing the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere web client in vCenter
Dashboard and job monitor
Dashboard
Monitoring jobs and downloading job logs
Preparing for data protection for VMs and datastores
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Supported storage systems
How virtual resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Configuring SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere for email alerts
Defining a backup strategy for VMs and datastores
Backup schedules for VMs and datastores
Number of backups needed
Snapshot copy naming conventions
Backup retention options
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Backing up VMs and datastores
Viewing backups
Creating backup policies
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Creating resource groups
Adding a single VM or datastore to a resource group
Adding multiple VMs and datastores to a resource group
Backing up resource groups on demand
Restoring VMs from backups
Searching for backups
Restoring VMs and VMDKs from backups
Restoring deleted VMs and VMDKs from backups
Attaching a virtual disk to restore a file
Detaching a virtual disk
Mounting and unmounting datastores
Mounting a datastore backup
Unmounting a datastore backup
Managing SVMs in the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere inventory
Adding SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Modifying SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Removing SVMs using the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere GUI
Managing resource groups for VMs and datastores
Suspending and resuming operations on resource groups
Modifying resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing policies for VMs and datastores
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing backups of VMs and datastores
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Troubleshooting
vCenter GUI not correct for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Windows
Restarting the vSphere web client service in Linux
You may have reached the maximum number of NFS volumes configured in the vCenter
Unable to discover datastores on an SVM without a management LIF
VMware vSphere does not remove snapshot delta disks during restore
SnapCenter compatibility check fails
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Appendixes
Overrides for customizing or retrying backup operations
Minimum recommended RBAC roles for SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
Database and file system protection
Protecting Microsoft SQL Server databases with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server features
List of SnapCenter components
Support for Asymmetric LUN Mapping (ALM) in Windows clusters
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server data protection workflow
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage layout recommendations for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting SQL Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up SQL Server resources
Defining a backup strategy for SQL Server resources
Type of backups supported
Backup schedules for database plug-ins
Number of backup jobs needed for databases
Backup naming conventions
Backup retention options
How long to retain transaction log backups on the source storage system
Can you put all databases on the same volume
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
When to schedule verification jobs
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Configuring Run As account credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Configuring log directory and verification server
Determining whether resources are available for backup
Migrating resources to NetApp storage system
Creating backup policies for SQL Server databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for SQL Server
Backing up SQL resources
Backing up SQL Server resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing SQL Server backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SQL Server resources
Defining a restoration strategy for SQL Server
Sources and destinations for a restore operation
Requirements for restoring a database
SQL Server recovery models supported by SnapCenter
Types of restore operations
Restoring SQL Server databases
Restoring a SQL Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding Availability Group databases
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning SQL Server database resources
Defining a cloning strategy for SQL Server
Limitations related to clone operations
Types of clone operations
Cloning from a SQL Server database backup
Performing Clone Lifecycle
Monitoring clone operations
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Backup fails with Windows scheduler error
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
SnapCenter log on and operations fail with error underlying provider failed to open
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone operation fails as mounted clone drive is not found
Clone operation might fail or take longer time to complete with default TCP_TIMEOUT value
Verification and clone operation of a SQL database fails on bit-locker enabled drive
Restore operation might timeout if the database size is in terabyte
Restoring Availability Group fails
Quiesce or grouping resources operations fail
Backup operation initiated by an active directory user fails
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring and recovering resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Cleaning up the secondary backup count using PowerShell cmdlets
Protecting Windows file systems with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows features
List of SnapCenter components
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems data protection workflow
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage layout requirements for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Defining a backup strategy for Windows file systems
Backup schedules for Windows file systems
Number of backups needed for Windows file systems
Backup naming convention
Backup retention options
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Windows file systems
Determining resource availability
Viewing related backups and clones in the Topology page
Creating backup policies for Windows file systems
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Creating resource groups for Windows file systems
Backing up resources
Backing up a single resource on demand
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Restoring Windows file systems
Defining a restoration strategy for Windows file system
Restoring Windows file system backups
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning Windows file system backups
Defining a cloning strategy for Windows file systems
Limitations related to cloning operations for Windows file systems
Sources and destinations of clones for Windows file systems
Cloning from a Windows file system backup
Monitoring clone operations
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring and recovering resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Cleaning up the secondary backup count using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Scheduled backups fail due to task limit
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Protecting Oracle databases with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for Oracle databases
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting Oracle databases
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Oracle databases
Defining a backup strategy for Oracle databases
Supported Oracle database configurations for backups
Types of backup supported
Why to specify preferred nodes in RAC setup
Backup cataloging with Oracle Recovery Manager
Backup schedules for database plug-ins
Backup naming conventions
Backup retention options
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
Supported prescripts and postscripts
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Configuring Run As account credentials for an Oracle database
Determining whether Oracle databases are available for backup
Creating backup policies for Oracle databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for Oracle databases
Backing up Oracle resources
Backing up Oracle database resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing Oracle database backups and clones in the Topology page
Mounting and unmounting database backups
Mounting a database backup
Unmounting a database backup
Restoring Oracle databases
Defining a restore and recovery strategy for Oracle databases
Backups supported for restore and recovery operations
Types of restore methods supported for Oracle databases
Types of restore operations supported for Oracle databases
Types of recovery operations supported for Oracle databases
Limitations related to restore and recovery operations
Sources and destinations for restore operations
Restoring an Oracle database
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning Oracle database backups
Defining a clone strategy for Oracle databases
Backups supported for cloning
Types of cloning supported
Clone naming conventions
Limitations related to clone operations
Cloning an Oracle database backup
Monitoring clone operations
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Discovery operation takes long time to complete
Unable to add Linux host to SnapCenter
Scanning of host bus adapters takes long time to complete
Backup fails during the discovery of file system on a VM
Backup operation fails during the storage discovery process
Backup operation fails if database query is timed out
Backup operation might fail when the OS group ID of the Oracle database administrator is changed
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Cataloging and uncataloging with Oracle RMAN will fail if the execution time is beyond the timeout value
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
ASM backup verification fails
Backup verification fails when files are not accessible
Disk paths are not included in the asm_diskstring database parameter
Unable to change the database state from shutdown to mount
Restore operation of datafiles and control files fail
Restore from a secondary SnapMirror or SnapVault location fails
Restore operation might fail if the database size is in terabytes
Clone operation will fail if multipath is disabled on the plug-in host
Cloning operation will fail when you reuse the SID of an immediately deleted clone
Cloning operation will fail in SAN environments on OL 7 or later or RHEL 7 or later
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone operation might fail or take longer time to complete with default TCP_TIMEOUT value
Clone operation might fail if you are using Oracle databases 11.2.0.3 or later
Recovery of a cloned database fails
File system is not deleted during the clone delete operation
Backup and clone operations fail if stale entries of the cloned disk group exists
Operations fail when there is insufficient space to create Snapshot copies
Operations are not executed due to insufficient space in the root file system
Data protection operation fails if operational lock file is not deleted
Operations that require backup to be mounted might fail
Messages in the log file display incorrect time zone
Operations fail with command execution timeout error
Data protection operation fails in a non-multipath environment in RHEL 7 and later
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using Linux commands
Backing up Oracle databases using Linux commands
Restoring and recovering Oracle databases using Linux commands
Cloning Oracle database backups using Linux commands
Protecting SAP HANA databases with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Tasks you can perform using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for SAP HANA databases
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection of SAP HANA databases
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up SAP HANA databases
Defining a backup strategy for SAP HANA databases
Type of backups supported
How SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database uses consistency group Snapshot copies?
How SnapCenter manages housekeeping of log and data backups
Considerations for determining backup schedules for SAP HANA database
Number of backup jobs needed for SAP HANA databases
Backup naming conventions
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Supported prescripts and postscripts
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Creating backup policies for SAP HANA databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies
Backing up SAP HANA databases
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing SAP HANA database backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SAP HANA databases
Types of restore strategies
Restoring a database backup
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning SAP HANA database backups
Cloning a SAP HANA database backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Troubleshooting data protection operations
User store key not found
Invalid user store key
Unable to access SAP HANA system
Unable to access tenant database
File-Based Backup workflow fails
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Catalog entries are not deleted after volume based restore operation
Invalid HDBSQL OS username
Backup operation fails
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Cannot enable SAP HANA
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Deleting SAP HANA database backups
Deleting SAP HANA database clones
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets for SAP HANA database
Backing up databases using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring SAP HANA database using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning SAP HANA database backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Protecting custom applications with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
What you can do with the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins resources
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting custom plug-in resources
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up custom plug-in resources
Defining a backup strategy
Backup schedules of custom plug-in resources
Number of backup jobs needed
Backup naming conventions
How SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database uses consistency group Snapshot copies?
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
How SnapCenter uses prescripts and postscripts
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Creating policies for custom plug-in resources
Backing up individual custom plug-in resources
Creating resource groups and attaching policies
Backing up resource groups of custom plug-in resources
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing custom plug-in resource related backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring custom plug-in resources
Types of restore strategies
Restoring a resource backup
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning custom plug-in resource backups
Cloning from a backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Custom plug-in installation fails
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Protecting Microsoft SQL Server databases with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server features
List of SnapCenter components
Support for Asymmetric LUN Mapping (ALM) in Windows clusters
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server data protection workflow
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage layout recommendations for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting SQL Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up SQL Server resources
Defining a backup strategy for SQL Server resources
Type of backups supported
Backup schedules for database plug-ins
Number of backup jobs needed for databases
Backup naming conventions
Backup retention options
How long to retain transaction log backups on the source storage system
Can you put all databases on the same volume
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
When to schedule verification jobs
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Configuring Run As account credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Configuring log directory and verification server
Determining whether resources are available for backup
Migrating resources to NetApp storage system
Creating backup policies for SQL Server databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for SQL Server
Backing up SQL resources
Backing up SQL Server resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing SQL Server backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SQL Server resources
Defining a restoration strategy for SQL Server
Sources and destinations for a restore operation
Requirements for restoring a database
SQL Server recovery models supported by SnapCenter
Types of restore operations
Restoring SQL Server databases
Restoring a SQL Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding Availability Group databases
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning SQL Server database resources
Defining a cloning strategy for SQL Server
Limitations related to clone operations
Types of clone operations
Cloning from a SQL Server database backup
Performing Clone Lifecycle
Monitoring clone operations
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Backup fails with Windows scheduler error
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
SnapCenter log on and operations fail with error underlying provider failed to open
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone operation fails as mounted clone drive is not found
Clone operation might fail or take longer time to complete with default TCP_TIMEOUT value
Verification and clone operation of a SQL database fails on bit-locker enabled drive
Restore operation might timeout if the database size is in terabyte
Restoring Availability Group fails
Quiesce or grouping resources operations fail
Backup operation initiated by an active directory user fails
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring and recovering resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Cleaning up the secondary backup count using PowerShell cmdlets
Protecting Windows file systems with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows features
List of SnapCenter components
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems data protection workflow
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage layout requirements for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection
Defining a backup strategy for Windows file systems
Backup schedules for Windows file systems
Number of backups needed for Windows file systems
Backup naming convention
Backup retention options
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Windows file systems
Determining resource availability
Viewing related backups and clones in the Topology page
Creating backup policies for Windows file systems
Support for prescripts and postscripts
Creating resource groups for Windows file systems
Backing up resources
Backing up a single resource on demand
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Restoring Windows file systems
Defining a restoration strategy for Windows file system
Restoring Windows file system backups
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning Windows file system backups
Defining a cloning strategy for Windows file systems
Limitations related to cloning operations for Windows file systems
Sources and destinations of clones for Windows file systems
Cloning from a Windows file system backup
Monitoring clone operations
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring and recovering resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Cleaning up the secondary backup count using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Scheduled backups fail due to task limit
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Protecting Oracle databases with SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for Oracle databases
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting Oracle databases
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Oracle databases
Defining a backup strategy for Oracle databases
Supported Oracle database configurations for backups
Types of backup supported
Why to specify preferred nodes in RAC setup
Backup cataloging with Oracle Recovery Manager
Backup schedules for database plug-ins
Backup naming conventions
Backup retention options
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
Supported prescripts and postscripts
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Configuring Run As account credentials for an Oracle database
Determining whether Oracle databases are available for backup
Creating backup policies for Oracle databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for Oracle databases
Backing up Oracle resources
Backing up Oracle database resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing Oracle database backups and clones in the Topology page
Mounting and unmounting database backups
Mounting a database backup
Unmounting a database backup
Restoring Oracle databases
Defining a restore and recovery strategy for Oracle databases
Backups supported for restore and recovery operations
Types of restore methods supported for Oracle databases
Types of restore operations supported for Oracle databases
Types of recovery operations supported for Oracle databases
Limitations related to restore and recovery operations
Sources and destinations for restore operations
Restoring an Oracle database
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning Oracle database backups
Defining a clone strategy for Oracle databases
Backups supported for cloning
Types of cloning supported
Clone naming conventions
Limitations related to clone operations
Cloning an Oracle database backup
Monitoring clone operations
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Discovery operation takes long time to complete
Unable to add Linux host to SnapCenter
Scanning of host bus adapters takes long time to complete
Backup fails during the discovery of file system on a VM
Backup operation fails during the storage discovery process
Backup operation fails if database query is timed out
Backup operation might fail when the OS group ID of the Oracle database administrator is changed
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Cataloging and uncataloging with Oracle RMAN will fail if the execution time is beyond the timeout value
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
ASM backup verification fails
Backup verification fails when files are not accessible
Disk paths are not included in the asm_diskstring database parameter
Unable to change the database state from shutdown to mount
Restore operation of datafiles and control files fail
Restore from a secondary SnapMirror or SnapVault location fails
Restore operation might fail if the database size is in terabytes
Clone operation will fail if multipath is disabled on the plug-in host
Cloning operation will fail when you reuse the SID of an immediately deleted clone
Cloning operation will fail in SAN environments on OL 7 or later or RHEL 7 or later
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone operation might fail or take longer time to complete with default TCP_TIMEOUT value
Clone operation might fail if you are using Oracle databases 11.2.0.3 or later
Recovery of a cloned database fails
File system is not deleted during the clone delete operation
Backup and clone operations fail if stale entries of the cloned disk group exists
Operations fail when there is insufficient space to create Snapshot copies
Operations are not executed due to insufficient space in the root file system
Data protection operation fails if operational lock file is not deleted
Operations that require backup to be mounted might fail
Messages in the log file display incorrect time zone
Operations fail with command execution timeout error
Data protection operation fails in a non-multipath environment in RHEL 7 and later
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Managing backups
Renaming backups
Deleting backups
Managing clones
Deleting clones
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using Linux commands
Backing up Oracle databases using Linux commands
Restoring and recovering Oracle databases using Linux commands
Cloning Oracle database backups using Linux commands
Protecting SAP HANA databases with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Tasks you can perform using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for SAP HANA databases
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used in data protection of SAP HANA databases
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up SAP HANA databases
Defining a backup strategy for SAP HANA databases
Type of backups supported
How SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database uses consistency group Snapshot copies?
How SnapCenter manages housekeeping of log and data backups
Considerations for determining backup schedules for SAP HANA database
Number of backup jobs needed for SAP HANA databases
Backup naming conventions
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
Supported prescripts and postscripts
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Creating backup policies for SAP HANA databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies
Backing up SAP HANA databases
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing SAP HANA database backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SAP HANA databases
Types of restore strategies
Restoring a database backup
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning SAP HANA database backups
Cloning a SAP HANA database backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Troubleshooting data protection operations
User store key not found
Invalid user store key
Unable to access SAP HANA system
Unable to access tenant database
File-Based Backup workflow fails
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Catalog entries are not deleted after volume based restore operation
Invalid HDBSQL OS username
Backup operation fails
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Cannot enable SAP HANA
Managing policies
Detaching policies
Modifying policies
Deleting policies
Managing resource groups
Stopping and resuming operations on resource groups
Deleting resource groups
Deleting SAP HANA database backups
Deleting SAP HANA database clones
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets for SAP HANA database
Backing up databases using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring SAP HANA database using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning SAP HANA database backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Protecting custom applications with SnapCenter
Deciding on whether to read this information
Data protection using SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
What you can do with the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins features
List of SnapCenter components
Data protection workflow for SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins resources
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting custom plug-in resources
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up custom plug-in resources
Defining a backup strategy
Backup schedules of custom plug-in resources
Number of backup jobs needed
Backup naming conventions
How SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database uses consistency group Snapshot copies?
How SnapCenter works with SnapMirror and SnapVault technologies
How SnapCenter uses prescripts and postscripts
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Creating policies for custom plug-in resources
Backing up individual custom plug-in resources
Creating resource groups and attaching policies
Backing up resource groups of custom plug-in resources
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Viewing custom plug-in resource related backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring custom plug-in resources
Types of restore strategies
Restoring a resource backup
Monitoring restore operations
Cloning custom plug-in resource backups
Cloning from a backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Custom plug-in installation fails
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a Run As account using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
NAS file services protection
Using SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for NAS File Services overview
What you can do with the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Installation and configuration workflow
Preparing for installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
File catalog server requirements
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements for Plug-in for NAS File Services
Credential requirements
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Preparing Linux servers for file cataloging
Installing Linux servers
Configuring the Linux server ports
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for NAS File Services
Verifying the Java runtime environment
Ensuring that the Linux server is accessible to the SnapCenter Server
Installing Plug-in for NAS File Services
Logging in to SnapCenter
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Checking the status of NAS File Services components
Configuring SnapCenter for NAS file services
Setting up storage system connections
Assigning administrative permissions to SnapCenter user
Setting up your CIFS servers Run As credentials for NAS file services
Configuring CIFS servers
Protecting the SnapCenter file catalog and repository
Preparing the PowerShell environment
Protecting the file catalog and SnapCenter repository with PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up NAS file services data to secondary storage and restoring the data by using SnapCenter
Using policies to protect NAS file services
Modifying policies for NAS file services data
Backing up NAS file services data to storage
Viewing NAS file services resources and their protection status
Backing up NAS file services to storage using SnapCenter
Monitoring data protection progress in the SnapCenter Activity pane
Monitoring backup operations
Removing protection from a NAS file services resource
Restoring NAS file services data from storage using SnapCenter
Restore locations and access control list
Searching through multiple volumes using the file catalog to restore a file or directory
Browsing the backup of a volume to restore a file
Monitoring restore operations
Viewing data protection reports for NAS file services
Upgrading the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Uninstalling the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Troubleshooting Plug-in for NAS File Services issues
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the Linux catalog server is restarted
Reinstalling SnapCenter Server does not update spl.properties file with new values
The file catalog servers fail to start
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Failed to catalog NAS file services data
Restore operation fails due to Service Level Manager or Catalog service not running
Using SnapCenter and Data Fabric Solution
Deciding whether to read this information
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup overview
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup components
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup features
What you can do with Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Installation and configuration workflow with SnapCenter data protection management
Preparing for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup deployment
ONTAP requirements
SnapCenter host requirements
File catalog server requirements
AltaVault requirements
Supported browsers
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Credential requirements
Installing the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Preparing Linux servers for file cataloging
Installing Linux servers
Configuring the Linux server ports
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for NAS File Services
Verifying the Java runtime environment
Ensuring that the Linux server is accessible to the SnapCenter Server
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Checking the status of NAS File Services components
Installing AltaVault
Configuring the AltaVault appliance
Logging in to AltaVault
Configuring basics in AltaVault
Configuring AltaVault using the GUI
Enabling the SnapMirror service and configuring whitelist IP connections using the AltaVault GUI
Long-term retention of Snapshot copies
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode in AltaVault
Enabling SnapCenter access to AltaVault
Adding a SnapCenter role-based user account to enable SnapCenter storage connections to an AltaVault appliance
Starting the AltaVault Storage Optimization Service
Configuring AltaVault using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling the SnapMirror service using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling access to SnapCenter using the AltaVault CLI
Adding a SnapCenter role-based user account to enable storage connections to an AltaVault appliance
Starting the AltaVault Optimization Service using the AltaVault CLI
Configuring SnapCenter for Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Setting up storage system connections
Assigning administrative permissions to SnapCenter user
Setting up your CIFS servers Run As credentials for NAS file services
Configuring CIFS servers
Protecting the SnapCenter file catalog and repository
Preparing the PowerShell environment
Protecting the file catalog and SnapCenter repository with PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud and restoring it with SnapCenter
Using policies to protect NAS file services
Modifying policies for NAS file services data
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud
Viewing NAS file services resources and their protection status
Backing up NAS file services to the cloud using SnapCenter and AltaVault
Monitoring data protection progress in the SnapCenter Activity pane
Monitoring backup operations
Verifying backup to the cloud completion on AltaVault (optional)
Verifying backup to the cloud completion using AltaVault CLI (optional)
Removing protection from a NAS file services resource
Restoring NAS file services data from the cloud using SnapCenter
Restore locations and access control list
Searching through multiple volumes using the file catalog to restore a file or directory
Browsing the backup of a volume to restore a file
Monitoring restore operations
Managing SnapMirror shares using the AltaVault CLI
Viewing data protection reports for NAS file services
Viewing data protection reports in AltaVault
Troubleshooting Plug-in for NAS File Services issues
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the Linux catalog server is restarted
Reinstalling SnapCenter Server does not update spl.properties file with new values
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
The file catalog servers fail to start
Failed to remove protection from a NAS file services resource
Failed to catalog NAS file services data
Restore operation fails due to Service Level Manager or Catalog service not running
Using ONTAP CLI and Data Fabric Solution
Deciding whether to read this information
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup overview
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup components
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup features
What you can do with Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Installation and configuration workflow With ONTAP CLI data protection management
Preparing for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup deployment
ONTAP requirements
AltaVault requirements
Supported browsers
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements
Credential requirements
Installing the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Installing or upgrading AltaVault
Configuring the AltaVault appliance
Logging in to AltaVault
Configuring basics in AltaVault
Configuring AltaVault using the GUI
Enabling the SnapMirror service and configuring whitelist IP connections using the AltaVault GUI
Long-term retention of Snapshot copies
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode in AltaVault
Starting the AltaVault Storage Optimization Service
Configuring AltaVault using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling the SnapMirror service using the AltaVault CLI
Configuring a whitelist of IP connections using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode using the AltaVault CLI
Starting the AltaVault Optimization Service using the AltaVault CLI
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud and restoring it using ONTAP commands
Creating a SnapMirror protection relationship
Reviewing volume status and contents
Creating and initializing a SnapMirror protection relationship
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud using ONTAP commands
Performing an incremental backup from ONTAP to the cloud using the ONTAP CLI
Monitoring backup progress using the ONTAP CLI
Restoring NAS file services from AltaVault using ONTAP commands
Restoring a full backup from AltaVault using the ONTAP CLI
Restoring a single file from AltaVault to ONTAP using the ONTAP CLI
Viewing data protection reports in AltaVault
Using SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read this information
SnapCenter Plug-in for NAS File Services overview
What you can do with the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Installation and configuration workflow
Preparing for installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
File catalog server requirements
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements for Plug-in for NAS File Services
Credential requirements
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Preparing Linux servers for file cataloging
Installing Linux servers
Configuring the Linux server ports
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for NAS File Services
Verifying the Java runtime environment
Ensuring that the Linux server is accessible to the SnapCenter Server
Installing Plug-in for NAS File Services
Logging in to SnapCenter
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Checking the status of NAS File Services components
Configuring SnapCenter for NAS file services
Setting up storage system connections
Assigning administrative permissions to SnapCenter user
Setting up your CIFS servers Run As credentials for NAS file services
Configuring CIFS servers
Protecting the SnapCenter file catalog and repository
Preparing the PowerShell environment
Protecting the file catalog and SnapCenter repository with PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up NAS file services data to secondary storage and restoring the data by using SnapCenter
Using policies to protect NAS file services
Modifying policies for NAS file services data
Backing up NAS file services data to storage
Viewing NAS file services resources and their protection status
Backing up NAS file services to storage using SnapCenter
Monitoring data protection progress in the SnapCenter Activity pane
Monitoring backup operations
Removing protection from a NAS file services resource
Restoring NAS file services data from storage using SnapCenter
Restore locations and access control list
Searching through multiple volumes using the file catalog to restore a file or directory
Browsing the backup of a volume to restore a file
Monitoring restore operations
Viewing data protection reports for NAS file services
Upgrading the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Uninstalling the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Troubleshooting Plug-in for NAS File Services issues
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the Linux catalog server is restarted
Reinstalling SnapCenter Server does not update spl.properties file with new values
The file catalog servers fail to start
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
Failed to catalog NAS file services data
Restore operation fails due to Service Level Manager or Catalog service not running
Using SnapCenter and Data Fabric Solution
Deciding whether to read this information
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup overview
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup components
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup features
What you can do with Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Installation and configuration workflow with SnapCenter data protection management
Preparing for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup deployment
ONTAP requirements
SnapCenter host requirements
File catalog server requirements
AltaVault requirements
Supported browsers
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Credential requirements
Installing the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Preparing Linux servers for file cataloging
Installing Linux servers
Configuring the Linux server ports
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users to install Plug-in for NAS File Services
Verifying the Java runtime environment
Ensuring that the Linux server is accessible to the SnapCenter Server
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Adding SnapCenter capacity licenses
Installing the Plug-in for NAS File Services
Checking the status of NAS File Services components
Installing AltaVault
Configuring the AltaVault appliance
Logging in to AltaVault
Configuring basics in AltaVault
Configuring AltaVault using the GUI
Enabling the SnapMirror service and configuring whitelist IP connections using the AltaVault GUI
Long-term retention of Snapshot copies
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode in AltaVault
Enabling SnapCenter access to AltaVault
Adding a SnapCenter role-based user account to enable SnapCenter storage connections to an AltaVault appliance
Starting the AltaVault Storage Optimization Service
Configuring AltaVault using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling the SnapMirror service using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling access to SnapCenter using the AltaVault CLI
Adding a SnapCenter role-based user account to enable storage connections to an AltaVault appliance
Starting the AltaVault Optimization Service using the AltaVault CLI
Configuring SnapCenter for Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Setting up storage system connections
Assigning administrative permissions to SnapCenter user
Setting up your CIFS servers Run As credentials for NAS file services
Configuring CIFS servers
Protecting the SnapCenter file catalog and repository
Preparing the PowerShell environment
Protecting the file catalog and SnapCenter repository with PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud and restoring it with SnapCenter
Using policies to protect NAS file services
Modifying policies for NAS file services data
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud
Viewing NAS file services resources and their protection status
Backing up NAS file services to the cloud using SnapCenter and AltaVault
Monitoring data protection progress in the SnapCenter Activity pane
Monitoring backup operations
Verifying backup to the cloud completion on AltaVault (optional)
Verifying backup to the cloud completion using AltaVault CLI (optional)
Removing protection from a NAS file services resource
Restoring NAS file services data from the cloud using SnapCenter
Restore locations and access control list
Searching through multiple volumes using the file catalog to restore a file or directory
Browsing the backup of a volume to restore a file
Monitoring restore operations
Managing SnapMirror shares using the AltaVault CLI
Viewing data protection reports for NAS file services
Viewing data protection reports in AltaVault
Troubleshooting Plug-in for NAS File Services issues
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the Linux catalog server is restarted
Reinstalling SnapCenter Server does not update spl.properties file with new values
Backup fails with error: Discover resource enumeration returns null or empty
The file catalog servers fail to start
Failed to remove protection from a NAS file services resource
Failed to catalog NAS file services data
Restore operation fails due to Service Level Manager or Catalog service not running
Using ONTAP CLI and Data Fabric Solution
Deciding whether to read this information
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup overview
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup components
Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup features
What you can do with Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Installation and configuration workflow With ONTAP CLI data protection management
Preparing for the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup deployment
ONTAP requirements
AltaVault requirements
Supported browsers
Licensing requirements
Connection and port requirements
Credential requirements
Installing the Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Backup
Preparing the ONTAP environment
Installing or upgrading ONTAP
Adding appropriate ONTAP licenses
Establishing cluster peering
Prerequisites for cluster peering
Preparing each cluster
Configuring intercluster interfaces on all nodes
Creating peer relationships among clusters
Installing or upgrading AltaVault
Configuring the AltaVault appliance
Logging in to AltaVault
Configuring basics in AltaVault
Configuring AltaVault using the GUI
Enabling the SnapMirror service and configuring whitelist IP connections using the AltaVault GUI
Long-term retention of Snapshot copies
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode in AltaVault
Starting the AltaVault Storage Optimization Service
Configuring AltaVault using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling the SnapMirror service using the AltaVault CLI
Configuring a whitelist of IP connections using the AltaVault CLI
Enabling SnapMirror long-term retention mode using the AltaVault CLI
Starting the AltaVault Optimization Service using the AltaVault CLI
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud and restoring it using ONTAP commands
Creating a SnapMirror protection relationship
Reviewing volume status and contents
Creating and initializing a SnapMirror protection relationship
Backing up NAS file services data to the cloud using ONTAP commands
Performing an incremental backup from ONTAP to the cloud using the ONTAP CLI
Monitoring backup progress using the ONTAP CLI
Restoring NAS file services from AltaVault using ONTAP commands
Restoring a full backup from AltaVault using the ONTAP CLI
Restoring a single file from AltaVault to ONTAP using the ONTAP CLI
Viewing data protection reports in AltaVault
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