This screen provides three ways to select a
snapshot method for the backup:
Accept the method that the wizard recommends.
Let NetBackup choose the method later (automatic
selection).
Select it yourself manually from a list.
Recommended: (snapshot method)
The recommended snapshot is based on your selections in previous
screens in the wizard. The policy is set to use this method.
Automatic Selection (chosen at time of
backup)
NetBackup chooses the snapshot method when the
backup starts. This option has the following advantages over the
recommended method and manual selection:
At the time of backup, NetBackup selects a snapshot method that
works based on how the client is configured at that moment. For
example: the VxFS or VxVM license on the client has expired or the
client was recently reconfigured. NetBackup takes this information
into account to select a snapshot method. But, if the policy is
preset to use a particular method, the policy may go out of date
and have to be changed. For example: NetBackup chooses the
recommended method.
With automatic selection at time of backup, NetBackup uses a
different snapshot method for each item in the Backup Selections
list, if needed. This function gives NetBackup more flexibility in
the selection of a snapshot method.
Manual Selection (chosen below)
Click this option to select the method from the Method pane.
Method type
Click a method type to show a particular type of method in the
Method pane.
Method
The wizard displays only those snapshot methods that are
appropriate for the client and asset you selected earlier.
Details
Click this option for a pop-up that lists the advantages of the
method you chose.
On UNIX: in the pane at the bottom of the screen is a list of
the advantages of the snapshot method you selected in the
Method pane.
