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Take SnapShots automatically every 15 minutes and delete the older snapshots
How can I setup SnapShots to be taken automatically every 15 minutes in VCENTER 6.5.
Also, with the ability of deleting it automatically.
If Need be I can install vRealize Operations Manager too.
Also, with the ability of deleting it automatically.
If Need be I can install vRealize Operations Manager too.
I would recommend a PowerCLI script to check the existing snapshots, if any, and create a new snapshot. The script can be configured to run every 15 minutes.
ASKER
Thank you for the tip Darrell.
I noticed we can schedule in vCenter SNAPSHOTs automatically to be taken at frequent intervals.
I was wondering how to delete it too at frequent intervals in vCenter 6.5.
Not too sure if this can be done in VROPS.
I noticed we can schedule in vCenter SNAPSHOTs automatically to be taken at frequent intervals.
I was wondering how to delete it too at frequent intervals in vCenter 6.5.
Not too sure if this can be done in VROPS.
The complexity with this would be
- Does the snapshot need to be quiesced or simply removed?
- Is there ever a possibility the snapshot would have child snapshots associated?
- Is 15 minutes the appropriate interval?
- What business need is driving this request?
ASKER
Thanks again for your response.
Every couple of hours should be fine. It is for our Email server.
However, the point I am trying to make is can I schedule the SnapShot to be taken automatically and also schedule to remove the SnapShot automatically at regular intervals.
Every couple of hours should be fine. It is for our Email server.
However, the point I am trying to make is can I schedule the SnapShot to be taken automatically and also schedule to remove the SnapShot automatically at regular intervals.
ASKER
I had called VMware Tech Support and they confirmed there is no way to automatically DELETE Snapshots from vCENTER 6.5; although Snapshots can be taken automatically.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
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