Hitachi MK-97DF8018-00 Computer Drive User Manual


 
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Planning and Design 2–1
Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Copy-on-Write SnapShot User’s Guide
Planning and Design
A backup insures that a volume with bad or missing data can be
restored. With SnapShot you create copies of your production
data that can be used for backup and other uses.
Creating a backup system that fully supports business continuity
is best done when SnapShot is configured to match your business
needs.
This chapter guides you in planning a configuration that meets
organization needs and the workload requirements of your host
application.
The Plan and Design Workflow
Assessing Business Needs
Establishing Data Pool Size
Calculating Maximum Capacity
Operating System Considerations
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