The following process overviews outline the key steps required to perform these tasks:
For detailed procedures of the flashcopy logical drive creation process, refer to the Create FlashCopy Logical Drive Wizard: Additional Instructions online help topic.
Stop the host application or suspend data transfer | ||||
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Run SMrepassist -f on the host where the flashcopy logical drive resides | ||||
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Disable the flashcopy logical drive (disableSnapshot volume or GUI equivalent) |
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Run SMrepassist -f on the host where the resides | ||||
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Re-create the flashcopy logical drive (recreateSnapshot volume or GUI equivalent) |
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Restart the host application or reenable data transfer | ||||
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The flashcopy logical drive is ready for use (backup, speculative test, upgrades) | ||||
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Disable the flashcopy logical drive until it is required again (for backup or testing) (disableSnapshot volume or GUI equivalent) |
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End of process |