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SnapCenter Software
SnapCenter Software
Introduction
Getting Started
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Getting Started information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter architecture
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter licenses
SnapCenter plug-ins
Installation and navigation tour videos for SnapCenter
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror and SnapVault replication
Workflow overview
Workflow 1: Prepare for installation
Workflow 2: Install and configure SnapCenter Server
Workflow 3: Add hosts and install plug-ins
Workflow 4: Run backups (and restore and clone, if needed)
Workflow 5: Monitor operations and generate reports
SnapCenter concepts
Deciding whether to read about SnapCenter Concepts information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter architecture
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter Server
SnapCenter plug-ins
SnapCenter repository
SnapCenter basics
Security
Configuration Checker
Resources, resource groups, and policies
SnapCenter role-based access control (RBAC)
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Prescripts and postscripts
SnapCenter REST APIs
SnapCenter backup workflow overview
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server overview
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Defining a backup strategy for Exchange Server resources
Types 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 volume
Defining a restore strategy for Exchange databases
Sources for a restore operation
Types of restore operations
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
Support for Asymmetric LUN Mapping in Windows clusters
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
Multiple databases on the same volume
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
When to schedule verification jobs
Defining a restoration strategy for SQL Server
Sources and destinations for a restore operation
SQL Server recovery models supported by SnapCenter
Types of restore operations
Defining a cloning strategy for SQL Server
Limitations of clone operations
Types of clone operations
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows features
How SnapCenter backs up Windows file systems
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
Sources and destinations of clones for Windows file systems
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database features
Defining a backup strategy for Oracle databases
Supported Oracle database configurations for backups
Types of backup supported
Understanding the discovery of Oracle databases
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
Defining a restore and recovery strategy for Oracle databases
Types of Oracle database 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
Defining a clone strategy for Oracle databases
Types of Oracle database backups supported for cloning
Types of cloning supported
Clone naming conventions
Limitations of clone operations
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database overview
What you can do using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database features
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
Types of restore strategies
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins features
Defining a backup strategy
Backup schedules of custom plug-in resources
Number of backup jobs needed
Backup naming conventions
Types of restore strategies
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere features
When to use the SnapCenter GUI and the vCenter GUI
Restoring VMs, VMDKs, files, and folders from backups
VSC host migration to SnapCenter
Getting Started
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Getting Started information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter architecture
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter licenses
SnapCenter plug-ins
Installation and navigation tour videos for SnapCenter
Preparing storage systems for SnapMirror and SnapVault replication
Workflow overview
Workflow 1: Prepare for installation
Workflow 2: Install and configure SnapCenter Server
Workflow 3: Add hosts and install plug-ins
Workflow 4: Run backups (and restore and clone, if needed)
Workflow 5: Monitor operations and generate reports
SnapCenter concepts
Deciding whether to read about SnapCenter Concepts information
SnapCenter overview
SnapCenter architecture
SnapCenter components
SnapCenter Server
SnapCenter plug-ins
SnapCenter repository
SnapCenter basics
Security
Configuration Checker
Resources, resource groups, and policies
SnapCenter role-based access control (RBAC)
Types of role-based access control in SnapCenter
Role-based access control permissions and roles
Pre-defined SnapCenter roles and permissions
Prescripts and postscripts
SnapCenter REST APIs
SnapCenter backup workflow overview
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server overview
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Defining a backup strategy for Exchange Server resources
Types 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 volume
Defining a restore strategy for Exchange databases
Sources for a restore operation
Types of restore operations
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
Support for Asymmetric LUN Mapping in Windows clusters
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
Multiple databases on the same volume
Backup copy verification using the primary or secondary storage volume
When to schedule verification jobs
Defining a restoration strategy for SQL Server
Sources and destinations for a restore operation
SQL Server recovery models supported by SnapCenter
Types of restore operations
Defining a cloning strategy for SQL Server
Limitations of clone operations
Types of clone operations
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows features
How SnapCenter backs up Windows file systems
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
Sources and destinations of clones for Windows file systems
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database features
Defining a backup strategy for Oracle databases
Supported Oracle database configurations for backups
Types of backup supported
Understanding the discovery of Oracle databases
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
Defining a restore and recovery strategy for Oracle databases
Types of Oracle database 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
Defining a clone strategy for Oracle databases
Types of Oracle database backups supported for cloning
Types of cloning supported
Clone naming conventions
Limitations of clone operations
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database overview
What you can do using the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database features
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
Types of restore strategies
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins overview
What you can do with the SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins features
Defining a backup strategy
Backup schedules of custom plug-in resources
Number of backup jobs needed
Backup naming conventions
Types of restore strategies
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
What you can do with SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere features
When to use the SnapCenter GUI and the vCenter GUI
Restoring VMs, VMDKs, files, and folders from backups
VSC host migration to SnapCenter
Installation and administration
Installing and setting up SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter installation and setup information
Preparing for the SnapCenter Server installation
Host requirements
Domain and workgroup requirements
Space and sizing requirements
SAN host requirements
Supported storage systems and applications
Supported browsers
Connection and port requirements
Licensing requirements
SnapCenter repository
SVM connections and credentials
Authentication methods for your credentials
Network Load Balancing and Application Request Routing requirements
High availability for the SnapCenter MySQL repository
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Installing the SnapCenter Server using the Install wizard
Logging in to SnapCenter
Modifying the SnapCenter default GUI session timeout
Configuring role-based access control (RBAC)
Adding a user or group and assigning role and assets
Assigning users access to assets
Configuring IIS Application Pools to enable Active Directory read permissions
Adding storage systems
Securing the SnapCenter web server by disabling SSL 3.0
Adding SnapCenter licenses
SnapCenter Standard controller-based licenses
Viewing SnapManager Suite storage controller license installation status using the SnapCenter GUI
Viewing licenses installed on the controller using the ONTAP command line
Locating the controller serial number
Retrieving SnapCenter controller-based licenses from the NetApp Support Site
Adding a SnapCenter Standard controller-based license using the ONTAP command line
Removing the trial license
SnapCenter Standard capacity-based licenses
How SnapCenter calculates capacity usage
Calculating capacity requirements for a SnapCenter capacity-based license
Retrieving SnapCenter capacity-based license serial numbers from the NetApp Support Site
Generating a NetApp license file
Adding SnapCenter capacity-based licenses using the SnapCenter GUI
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Exchange Server privileges required
Setting up credentials for the Plug-in for Windows
Adding hosts and installing Plug-in for Exchange
Installing Plug-in for Exchange from the SnapCenter Server host using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Exchange silently from the command line
Configuring SnapManager 7.x for Exchange and SnapCenter to coexist
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Setting up credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Configuring credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Adding hosts and installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
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
Importing archived backups from SnapManager for Microsoft SQL Server to SnapCenter
Limitations related to the import feature
Importing archived backups
Viewing the imported backups in SnapCenter Server
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Installation requirements for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Adding storage systems
Setting up your credentials for the Plug-in for Windows
Adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows on multiple remote hosts using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up your credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Configuring credentials for an Oracle database
Adding hosts and installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on multiple remote hosts using cmdlets
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux interactively
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on cluster host
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux in silent mode or console mode
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
Canceling an import operation
Troubleshooting an import operation
Configuring the SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service for Linux
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
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 Linux hosts by using the command-line interface
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Installing SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up credentials for SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Managing SnapCenter plug-ins
Monitoring SnapCenter plug-in package installation status
Managing Configuration Checker
Viewing Configuration Checker alerts
Running Configuration Checker on the plug-in hosts
Managing the Configuration Checker Schedules
Identifying available resources
Modifying plug-in hosts
Adding an ONTAP RBAC role using security login commands
ONTAP CLI commands for creating SVM roles
Upgrading SnapCenter Server and plug-ins
Configuring SnapCenter to check for available updates
Backing up the SnapCenter repository
Upgrading the SnapCenter Server
Upgrading your plug-in packages
Uninstalling SnapCenter plug-ins and plug-in packages
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites for removing a host
Removing a host
Uninstalling plug-ins from a host using the SnapCenter GUI
Uninstalling Windows plug-ins using the PowerShell cmdlet on the SnapCenter Server host
Uninstalling plug-ins locally on a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Uninstalling the SnapCenter Server
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
Features enabled on your Windows host during installation
Performing administrative tasks
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Administration information
Using role-based access control
SnapCenter role-based access control
Adding a user or group and assigning role and assets
Creating a new role
Modifying a role
Modifying SnapCenter users or groups
Application-level role-based access control
Using the Dashboard
Viewing Dashboard information
Information provided in the Dashboard
Requesting Jobs status reports from the Dashboard
Requesting Protection status reports from the Dashboard
Using SnapCenter reporting capabilities
Accessing SnapCenter reports
Types of reports
Filtering your report data
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 SnapCenter schedules
Monitoring SnapCenter events
Monitoring SnapCenter logs
Removing jobs and logs from SnapCenter
Managing the SnapCenter Server repository
Prerequisites for protecting the SnapCenter repository
Backing up the SnapCenter repository
Viewing backups of the SnapCenter repository
Restoring a SnapCenter database repository
Migrating the SnapCenter repository
Resetting theSnapCenter repository password
Managing hosts
Refreshing virtual machine information
Starting and restarting plug-in services
Suspending schedules on hosts to place them in maintenance mode
Managing resources of untrusted domains
Registering untrusted Active Directory domains
Modifying untrusted domains
Unregistering untrusted Active Directory domains
Configuring secured MySQL connections with SnapCenter Server
Configuring secured MySQL connections for standalone SnapCenter Server configurations
Configuring secured MySQL connections for NLB configurations
Managing the storage system
Modifying storage system configuration
Deleting the storage system
Viewing SnapManager Suite storage controller license installation status using the SnapCenter GUI
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 PowerShell cmdlets to provision storage
Provisioning storage in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESXi 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/iSCSI RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
Managing 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 REST APIs
Accessing REST APIs using the Swagger API web page
Plug-in support for REST APIs
Troubleshooting SnapCenter REST APIs
Installing and setting up SnapCenter
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter installation and setup information
Preparing for the SnapCenter Server installation
Host requirements
Domain and workgroup requirements
Space and sizing requirements
SAN host requirements
Supported storage systems and applications
Supported browsers
Connection and port requirements
Licensing requirements
SnapCenter repository
SVM connections and credentials
Authentication methods for your credentials
Network Load Balancing and Application Request Routing requirements
High availability for the SnapCenter MySQL repository
Installing the SnapCenter Server
Installing the SnapCenter Server using the Install wizard
Logging in to SnapCenter
Modifying the SnapCenter default GUI session timeout
Configuring role-based access control (RBAC)
Adding a user or group and assigning role and assets
Assigning users access to assets
Configuring IIS Application Pools to enable Active Directory read permissions
Adding storage systems
Securing the SnapCenter web server by disabling SSL 3.0
Adding SnapCenter licenses
SnapCenter Standard controller-based licenses
Viewing SnapManager Suite storage controller license installation status using the SnapCenter GUI
Viewing licenses installed on the controller using the ONTAP command line
Locating the controller serial number
Retrieving SnapCenter controller-based licenses from the NetApp Support Site
Adding a SnapCenter Standard controller-based license using the ONTAP command line
Removing the trial license
SnapCenter Standard capacity-based licenses
How SnapCenter calculates capacity usage
Calculating capacity requirements for a SnapCenter capacity-based license
Retrieving SnapCenter capacity-based license serial numbers from the NetApp Support Site
Generating a NetApp license file
Adding SnapCenter capacity-based licenses using the SnapCenter GUI
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Exchange Server privileges required
Setting up credentials for the Plug-in for Windows
Adding hosts and installing Plug-in for Exchange
Installing Plug-in for Exchange from the SnapCenter Server host using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Exchange silently from the command line
Configuring SnapManager 7.x for Exchange and SnapCenter to coexist
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Prerequisites to adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Setting up credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Configuring credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
Adding hosts and installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
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
Importing archived backups from SnapManager for Microsoft SQL Server to SnapCenter
Limitations related to the import feature
Importing archived backups
Viewing the imported backups in SnapCenter Server
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-ins for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft SQL Server
Installation requirements for SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Adding storage systems
Setting up your credentials for the Plug-in for Windows
Adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows on multiple remote hosts using PowerShell cmdlets
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows silently from the command line
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database
Configuring sudo privileges for non-root users
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up your credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Configuring credentials for an Oracle database
Adding hosts and installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on multiple remote hosts using cmdlets
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux interactively
Installing SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux on cluster host
Installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux in silent mode or console mode
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
Canceling an import operation
Troubleshooting an import operation
Configuring the SnapCenter Plug-in Loader service for Linux
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up credentials for the SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
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 Linux hosts by using the command-line interface
Adding databases to SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database
Installing SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Prerequisites for adding hosts and installing SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Host requirements to install SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Windows
Host requirements for installing the SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux
Setting up credentials for SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Adding hosts and installing plug-in packages on remote hosts
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in Packages for Linux or Windows on multiple remote hosts by using cmdlets
Adding resources to SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins
Installing SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere
Managing SnapCenter plug-ins
Monitoring SnapCenter plug-in package installation status
Managing Configuration Checker
Viewing Configuration Checker alerts
Running Configuration Checker on the plug-in hosts
Managing the Configuration Checker Schedules
Identifying available resources
Modifying plug-in hosts
Adding an ONTAP RBAC role using security login commands
ONTAP CLI commands for creating SVM roles
Upgrading SnapCenter Server and plug-ins
Configuring SnapCenter to check for available updates
Backing up the SnapCenter repository
Upgrading the SnapCenter Server
Upgrading your plug-in packages
Uninstalling SnapCenter plug-ins and plug-in packages
Removing a host from SnapCenter Server
Prerequisites for removing a host
Removing a host
Uninstalling plug-ins from a host using the SnapCenter GUI
Uninstalling Windows plug-ins using the PowerShell cmdlet on the SnapCenter Server host
Uninstalling plug-ins locally on a host
Uninstalling SnapCenter Plug-ins Package for Linux using the command-line interface
Uninstalling the SnapCenter Server
Minimum ONTAP privileges required
Features enabled on your Windows host during installation
Performing administrative tasks
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Administration information
Using role-based access control
SnapCenter role-based access control
Adding a user or group and assigning role and assets
Creating a new role
Modifying a role
Modifying SnapCenter users or groups
Application-level role-based access control
Using the Dashboard
Viewing Dashboard information
Information provided in the Dashboard
Requesting Jobs status reports from the Dashboard
Requesting Protection status reports from the Dashboard
Using SnapCenter reporting capabilities
Accessing SnapCenter reports
Types of reports
Filtering your report data
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 SnapCenter schedules
Monitoring SnapCenter events
Monitoring SnapCenter logs
Removing jobs and logs from SnapCenter
Managing the SnapCenter Server repository
Prerequisites for protecting the SnapCenter repository
Backing up the SnapCenter repository
Viewing backups of the SnapCenter repository
Restoring a SnapCenter database repository
Migrating the SnapCenter repository
Resetting theSnapCenter repository password
Managing hosts
Refreshing virtual machine information
Starting and restarting plug-in services
Suspending schedules on hosts to place them in maintenance mode
Managing resources of untrusted domains
Registering untrusted Active Directory domains
Modifying untrusted domains
Unregistering untrusted Active Directory domains
Configuring secured MySQL connections with SnapCenter Server
Configuring secured MySQL connections for standalone SnapCenter Server configurations
Configuring secured MySQL connections for NLB configurations
Managing the storage system
Modifying storage system configuration
Deleting the storage system
Viewing SnapManager Suite storage controller license installation status using the SnapCenter GUI
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 PowerShell cmdlets to provision storage
Provisioning storage in VMware environments
Supported VMware guest OS platforms
VMware ESXi 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/iSCSI RDM LUNs
Creating a shared FC RDM LUN
Troubleshooting RDM LUN creation
Managing 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 REST APIs
Accessing REST APIs using the Swagger API web page
Plug-in support for REST APIs
Troubleshooting SnapCenter REST APIs
Database and file system protection
Protecting Microsoft Exchange Server databases
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Microsoft Exchange Server
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server overview
Data protection workflow for Microsoft Exchange Server
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Exchange Server privileges required
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft Exchange Server
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting Exchange Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Exchange resources
Exchange database and backup verification
Determining whether resources are available for backup
Creating backup policies for Exchange Server databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for Exchange Servers
Backing up Exchange databases
Backing up Exchange resources groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing Exchange backups in the Topology page
Restoring Exchange resources
Requirements for restoring a database
Restoring Exchange databases
Restoring an Exchange Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding a passive Exchange node replica
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Backing up, restoring, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Reseeding a replica using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
Passive database copy goes into suspended or failed state after restore on active database
Restore fails during database dismount when database is failing over to passive node
Restore operation times out
Exchange backup fails with VSS event ID 8193
Backups fail after changing the Exchange plug-in host port in SnapCenter
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
SnapCenter Dashboard backup jobs are not updated when Exchange backups are deleted
Back Up Now button in the Topology page is unavailable after a failed backup
Log backups fail when maximum hard links limit per file is reached
Backups created using Plug-in for Exchange might not have Snapshot copies available for restore
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
Protecting Microsoft SQL Server databases
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Microsoft SQL
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server overview
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
Configuring credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
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
Canceling the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server backup operations
Viewing SQL Server backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SQL Server resources
Requirements for restoring a database
Restoring SQL Server databases
Restoring a SQL Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding Availability Group databases
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning SQL Server database resources
Cloning from a SQL Server database backup
Performing Clone Lifecycle
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
SnapCenter retains Snapshot copies of the database
SnapCenter retains Snapshot copies of the database
Restore operation might fail on Windows 2008 R2
Restore operation times out
Secondary database migration fails
Backup fails with Windows scheduler error
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
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 terabytes
Restoring Availability Group fails
Alternate location option is not displayed in the UI
Quiesce or grouping resources operations fail
Backup operation initiated by an active directory user fails
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Clone resource is ignored during instance-level backup operation
Cloning to failover cluster instance (FCI) might fail if multiple vFC or FC initiators are attached to a host
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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
Protecting Microsoft Windows file systems
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Windows File Systems
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows overview
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems data protection workflow
Backing up Windows file systems
Determining resource availability
Viewing related backups and clones in the Topology page
Creating backup policies for Windows file systems
Creating resource groups for Windows file systems
Backing up a single resource on demand
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Canceling the backup operations
Restoring Windows file system backups
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning from a Windows file system backup
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
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
Storage layout could not be determined
HTTP error 503. The service is unavailable.
Unable to display SnapCenter web login page on local host
SnapCenter plug-in loader fails with an error
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the host is restarted
Unable to access cluster IP address from outside network
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Scheduled backups fail due to task limit
Restore operation times out
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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
Protecting Oracle databases
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database overview
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
Configuring 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
Canceling the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database backup operations
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
Restoring an Oracle database
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning Oracle database
Cloning an Oracle database
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting an Oracle Database Clone
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
Refreshing a clone
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: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Backup operation might fail if the external RMAN catalog database has issues
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
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Unable to update the SnapMirror and SnapVault status
ASM backup verification fails
Backup verification fails when files are not accessible
Backup verification is timed out
Disk paths are not included in the asm_diskstring database parameter
Failed to mount ASM log backups as part of recovery operation
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
Restore operation fails when you select a backup of an orphan incarnation
Restore operation times out
Clone operation will fail if multipath is disabled on the plug-in host
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
Fails to clone an Oracle database on a volume
Recovery of a cloned database fails
Recovery operation fails if the SCN specified is inconsistent
Clone split operation stops responding
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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 is queued or canceled if operational lock file is not deleted
Data protection operation fails because of application firewall
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
Protecting SAP HANA databases
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database overview
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
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
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing SAP HANA database backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SAP HANA databases
Restoring a database backup
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning SAP HANA database backups
Cloning a SAP HANA database backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Troubleshooting data protection operations
File-Based Backup workflow fails at custom file path
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
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Catalog entries are not deleted after volume based restore operation
Invalid HDBSQL OS username
Backup operation fails
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Cannot enable SAP HANA
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
Restore operation times out
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
Protecting custom applications
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins overview
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
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
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing custom plug-in resource related backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring custom plug-in resources
Restoring a resource backup
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning custom plug-in resource backups
Cloning from a backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Custom plug-in installation fails
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
Restore operation times out
Protecting Microsoft Exchange Server databases
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Microsoft Exchange Server
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server overview
Data protection workflow for Microsoft Exchange Server
Preparing for data protection
Prerequisites for using the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Exchange Server
Exchange Server privileges required
Storage types supported by SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows and for Microsoft Exchange Server
How resources, resource groups, and policies are used for protecting Exchange Server
Logging in to SnapCenter
Backing up Exchange resources
Exchange database and backup verification
Determining whether resources are available for backup
Creating backup policies for Exchange Server databases
Creating resource groups and attaching policies for Exchange Servers
Backing up Exchange databases
Backing up Exchange resources groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing Exchange backups in the Topology page
Restoring Exchange resources
Requirements for restoring a database
Restoring Exchange databases
Restoring an Exchange Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding a passive Exchange node replica
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Backing up, restoring, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Reseeding a replica using PowerShell cmdlets
Removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
Passive database copy goes into suspended or failed state after restore on active database
Restore fails during database dismount when database is failing over to passive node
Restore operation times out
Exchange backup fails with VSS event ID 8193
Backups fail after changing the Exchange plug-in host port in SnapCenter
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
SnapCenter Dashboard backup jobs are not updated when Exchange backups are deleted
Back Up Now button in the Topology page is unavailable after a failed backup
Log backups fail when maximum hard links limit per file is reached
Backups created using Plug-in for Exchange might not have Snapshot copies available for restore
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
Protecting Microsoft SQL Server databases
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Microsoft SQL
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server overview
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
Configuring credentials for an individual SQL Server resource
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
Canceling the SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server backup operations
Viewing SQL Server backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SQL Server resources
Requirements for restoring a database
Restoring SQL Server databases
Restoring a SQL Server database from secondary storage
Reseeding Availability Group databases
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning SQL Server database resources
Cloning from a SQL Server database backup
Performing Clone Lifecycle
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
SnapCenter retains Snapshot copies of the database
SnapCenter retains Snapshot copies of the database
Restore operation might fail on Windows 2008 R2
Restore operation times out
Secondary database migration fails
Backup fails with Windows scheduler error
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
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 terabytes
Restoring Availability Group fails
Alternate location option is not displayed in the UI
Quiesce or grouping resources operations fail
Backup operation initiated by an active directory user fails
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Clone resource is ignored during instance-level backup operation
Cloning to failover cluster instance (FCI) might fail if multiple vFC or FC initiators are attached to a host
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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
Protecting Microsoft Windows file systems
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Windows File Systems
SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft Windows overview
SnapCenter Plug-in for Windows file systems data protection workflow
Backing up Windows file systems
Determining resource availability
Viewing related backups and clones in the Topology page
Creating backup policies for Windows file systems
Creating resource groups for Windows file systems
Backing up a single resource on demand
Backing up resource groups
Monitoring backup operations
Monitoring operations in the Activity pane
Canceling the backup operations
Restoring Windows file system backups
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning from a Windows file system backup
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, cloning, and removing backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Back up operation on some hosts might trigger late
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
Storage layout could not be determined
HTTP error 503. The service is unavailable.
Unable to display SnapCenter web login page on local host
SnapCenter plug-in loader fails with an error
SnapCenter plug-in loader does not start automatically when the host is restarted
Unable to access cluster IP address from outside network
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Unable to find Snapshot copy after successfully creating the backup
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Scheduled backups fail due to task limit
Restore operation times out
Clone operation will fail due to inaccessible virtual device
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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
Protecting Oracle databases
Deciding whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Oracle Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database overview
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
Configuring 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
Canceling the SnapCenter Plug-in for Oracle Database backup operations
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
Restoring an Oracle database
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning Oracle database
Cloning an Oracle database
Monitoring clone operations in SnapCenter
Canceling clone operations
Splitting an Oracle Database Clone
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
Refreshing a clone
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: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Backup operation might fail if the external RMAN catalog database has issues
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
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Unable to update the SnapMirror and SnapVault status
ASM backup verification fails
Backup verification fails when files are not accessible
Backup verification is timed out
Disk paths are not included in the asm_diskstring database parameter
Failed to mount ASM log backups as part of recovery operation
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
Restore operation fails when you select a backup of an orphan incarnation
Restore operation times out
Clone operation will fail if multipath is disabled on the plug-in host
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
Fails to clone an Oracle database on a volume
Recovery of a cloned database fails
Recovery operation fails if the SCN specified is inconsistent
Clone split operation stops responding
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
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 is queued or canceled if operational lock file is not deleted
Data protection operation fails because of application firewall
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
Protecting SAP HANA databases
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for SAP HANA Database
SnapCenter Plug-in for SAP HANA Database overview
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
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
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing SAP HANA database backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring SAP HANA databases
Restoring a database backup
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning SAP HANA database backups
Cloning a SAP HANA database backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential 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
Troubleshooting data protection operations
File-Based Backup workflow fails at custom file path
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
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Catalog entries are not deleted after volume based restore operation
Invalid HDBSQL OS username
Backup operation fails
Backup fails with error: Storage system(s) may need to be added, also ensure that the associated host is in a connected state
Cannot enable SAP HANA
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
Restore operation times out
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
Protecting custom applications
Deciding on whether to read the SnapCenter Data Protection Guide for Custom Plug-ins
SnapCenter Custom Plug-ins overview
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
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
Canceling the backup operations
Viewing custom plug-in resource related backups and clones in the Topology page
Restoring custom plug-in resources
Restoring a resource backup
Monitoring restore operations
Canceling restore operations
Cloning custom plug-in resource backups
Cloning from a backup
Monitoring clone operations from the Jobs page
Canceling clone operations
Splitting a clone
Backing up, restoring, and cloning using PowerShell cmdlets
Creating a storage system connection and a credential using PowerShell cmdlets
Backing up resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Restoring resources using PowerShell cmdlets
Cloning backups using PowerShell cmdlets
Troubleshooting data protection operations
Custom plug-in installation fails
Backup operation fails if Snapshot copies on the secondary storage reaches maximum limit
Clone split estimation fails when the aggregate does not have space
Clone split start operation fails
Clone split operation stops responding
Databases on which the clone split operation was performed are listed as clones
Restore operation times out
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Using the index
Saving and sharing links
Providing feedback
Tips
Better search results
Mobile devices
Mixed-language environment
Legal notices
Copyright, trademark, patent, and privacy
Copyright
Trademark
Patent
Privacy
Open source
SnapCenter Software
Copyright, trademark, patent, and privacy
Copyright
Trademark
Patent
Privacy
Open source
SnapCenter Software
VM and datastore protection