Dell PowerVault MD3820f - Manual (Page 148)

Renaming A Snapshot Group
Use the Rename Snapshot Group option to change the name of the snapshot group when the current
name is no longer meaningful or applicable.
Keep these guidelines in mind when you name a snapshot group:
• A name can consist of letters, numbers, and the special characters underscore (_), hyphen (-), and
pound (#). If you choose any other characters, an error message is displayed. You are prompted to
choose another name.
• Limit the name to 30 characters. Any leading and trailing spaces in the name are deleted.
• Use a unique, meaningful name that is easy to understand and remember.
• Avoid arbitrary names or names that would quickly lose their meaning in the future.
• If you try to rename a snapshot group with a name that is already in use by another snapshot group,
an error message is displayed, and you are prompted to choose another name for the group.
To rename a snapshot group:
1. From the AMW, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select the snapshot group that you want to rename and then select Copy Services → Snapshot
Group → Rename.
The Rename Snapshot Group window is displayed.
3. Type a new name for the snapshot group and then click Rename.
Deleting A Snapshot Group
Use the Delete Snapshot Group option to delete a snapshot group.
The system performs the following actions when a snapshot group is deleted:
• Deletes all existing snapshot images from the snapshot group.
• Deletes the associated repository that exists for the snapshot group (if selected).
• Disables all the associated snapshot virtual disks that exist for the deleted snapshot images.
To delete the snapshot group:
1. From the AMW, select the Storage & Copy Services tab.
2. Select the snapshot group that you want to delete and then select Copy Services → Snapshot Group
→ Delete.
The Confirm Delete window is displayed.
3. Select Delete all repositories associated with this object? if you want to delete the associated
repository that exists for the snapshot group.
4. Type yes in the text box and then click Delete to delete the snapshot group.
Converting A Snapshot Virtual Disk To Read-Write
Use the Convert Snapshot Virtual Disk to Read-Write option a to convert a read-only snapshot virtual
disk to a read-write snapshot virtual disk.
You can use the Convert Snapshot Virtual Disk to Read-Write option for these storage objects:
• Snapshot virtual disk
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