Question

Can Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) be Used with DataKeeper Volumes?

Answer

VSS Shadow Copy can be enabled for DataKeeper volumes. However, the following guidelines apply:

  • VSS snapshot images must not be stored on a DataKeeper volume. Storing VSS snapshots on a DataKeeper volume will prevent DataKeeper from being able to lock the volume and switch it over to another node.
  • When a DataKeeper volume is switched or failed over, any previous snapshots that were taken of the DataKeeper volume are discarded and cannot be reused. Note: Snapshots are only removed when the replicated volume is protected by a LifeKeeper volume resource.
  • VSS snapshot scheduling is not copied between the DataKeeper servers. If snapshots are scheduled to be taken twice a day on the primary server and a switchover occurs, this schedule will not be present on the backup server and will need to be redefined on the backup server.
  • When switching back to a server where snapshots were previously enabled, VSS snapshots are automatically re-enabled; HOWEVER, any previous snapshots that were taken of the DataKeeper volume are discarded and cannot be reused.

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