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
_______________________________________________
gpfsug-discuss mailing list
gpfsug-discuss at spectrumscale.org
http://gpfsug.org/mailman/listinfo/gpfsug-discuss

Reply via email to