Manage immutable files for a volume in NetApp Workload Factory
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You can update certain immutable files settings for a volume when the feature is enabled, such as the retention policy and periods, the autocommit period, and volume append mode.
Note that enabling immutable files is only possible during volume creation.
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Log in using one of the console experiences.
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In the Storage tile, select Go to Storage.
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From the Storage menu, select FSx for ONTAP.
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From FSx for ONTAP, select the actions menu of the file system with the volume to update and then select Manage.
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In the Volumes tab, select the actions menu of the volume to clone.
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Select Data protection actions, then Manage immutable files.
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On the Manage Immutable files page, you can update the following:
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Retention period: select Unspecified or Specify period.
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Unspecified: The default minimum period is "0" years and the default maximum period is "30 years".
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Specify period: Option to define the retention policy, minimum and maximum periods, the autocommit feature, and the volume append mode feature. Provide the following details:
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Retention policy: This period must be greater than or equal to the minimum retention period and less than or equal to the maximum retention period.
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Minimum and maximum periods: Set the minimum and maximum periods to commit files in this volume to an immutable WORM state.
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Autocommit: enable or disable the feature to automatically commit files to WORM that haven't been modified during the Autocommit period.
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Privileged delete: Enable or disable the feature. Enabling the feature allows a SnapLock administrator to delete an unexpired WORM volume. This feature is only supported in Enterprise retention mode.
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Volume append mode: enable or disable the feature. Enabling volume append mode enables you to add new content to WORM files.
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Click Apply.
The updates now apply to the volume.