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Snapshots
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ReadyNAS OS 6.1
Manually Take a Snapshot
You can manually take snapshots from the Shares screen and the Timeline screen. The
following procedure describes how to take snapshots from the Shares screen.
To manually take a snapshot of a shared folder or LUN:
1. Select Shares > Shares.
A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays.
2. Select the shared folder or LUN that you want to take a snapshot of.
3. From the pop-up menu that displays, select Snapshot.
The New Snapshot pop-up screen displays.
4. Enter a name for the snapshot.
5. Click the Create button.
The snapshot is created.