Create and delete Snapshot copies manually
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You can create Snapshot copies manually when you can't wait for a scheduled Snapshot copy to be created, and you can delete Snapshot copies when they are no longer needed.
Create a Snapshot copy manually
You can manually create a Snapshot copy using System Manager or the ONTAP CLI.
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Navigate to Storage > Volumes and select the Snapshot copies tab.
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Click
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In the Add a Snapshot copy window, accept the default Snapshot copy name or edit it if desired.
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Optional: Add a SnapMirror label.
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Click Add.
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Create a Snapshot copy:
volume snapshot create -vserver <SVM> -volume <volume> -snapshot <snapshot_name>
Delete a Snapshot copy manually
You can manually delete a Snapshot copy using System Manager or the ONTAP CLI.
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Navigate to Storage > Volumes and select the Snapshot copies tab.
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Locate the Snapshot copy you want to delete, click
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In the Delete Snapshot copy window, select Delete Snapshot copy.
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Click Delete.
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Delete a Snapshot copy:
volume snapshot delete -vserver <SVM> -volume <volume> -snapshot <snapshot_name>