Hi, I use a python script via cron job, it checks how many snapshots exist and removes those that exceed a configurable limit, then creates a new one. Deployed via puppet it's much less hassle than click around in a GUI/
> From: "Kidger, Daniel" <[email protected]> > To: "gpfsug main discussion list" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, 2 February, 2022 11:07:25 > Subject: [gpfsug-discuss] Automating Snapshots : cron jobs or use the GUI ? > Hi all, > Since the subject of snapshots has come up, I also have a question ... > Snapshots can be created from the command line with mmcrsnapshot, and hence > can > be automated via con jobs etc. > Snapshots can also be created from the Scale GUI. The GUI also provides its > own > automation for the creation, retention, and deletion of snapshots. > My question is: do most customers use the former or the latter for automation? > (I also note that /usr/lpp/mmfs/gui/cli/mksnaprule exists and appears to do > exactly the same as what the GUI does it terms of creating automated > snapshots. > It is a relic of V7000 Unified but still works fine in Spectrum Scale 5.1.2.2. > How many customers also use the commands found in /usr/lpp/mmfs/gui/cli / ? ) > Daniel > Daniel Kidger > HPC Storage Solutions Architect, EMEA > [ mailto:[email protected] | [email protected] ] > +44 (0)7818 522266 > [ http://www.hpe.com/ | hpe.com ] > _______________________________________________ > gpfsug-discuss mailing list > gpfsug-discuss at spectrumscale.org > http://gpfsug.org/mailman/listinfo/gpfsug-discuss
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