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Creating New Storage Configurations
58 Snap Server Administrator Guide
Creating New Storage Configurations
The Snap Server offers two methods of creating a new storage configuration: (1) the
RAID Storage wizard lets you quickly create a RAID, a volume to the RAID, and a
single share to the volume; or, (2) a sequence of Storage screens requires a little
more time, but allows you full control over volume, share, and share access
definitions. The wizard is the fastest way to create a RAID, but the Storage screens
offer more choices and greater flexibility.
Before You Begin
Before you can create a new storage configuration, you must delete the default
configuration. If you have already begun using your Snap Server, you must back up
all data before you reconfigure a RAID or a volume. Before creating a new storage
configuration, consider the following:
Caution
Deleting a RAID (or a volume) deletes all data stored on its disk drives.
(Deleting a share does not delete any data.)
The RAID type is appropriate and scalable to your users’ needs —
Determine the
type of RAID you want to create, and make sure the server has enough
unassigned disk drives for the configuration (including a hot spare, if any). You
cannot grow a RAID. If you later decide the RAID requires more space, you must
back up the data, delete the RAID, create a new one, and then restore the data.
The volume capacity is properly sized, including enough space to accommodate
your Snapshot strategy —
Once created, a volume can be enlarged but not
reduced in capacity. If you plan to use Snapshots, you must set aside space on the
new volume for this purpose. See “Snapshot Storage” on page 87 for more
information on estimating Snapshot space requirements.
You cannot create a directory during the share-creation process —
Before creating
a share, make sure the directory to which the share will point exists, and you
know its name, volume, and path.
If you are using Backup Express for
GuardianOS, preserve the catalog file —
The
catalog (a Backup Express for GuardianOS file that keeps track of the data you
back up) resides on the default volume. If you delete this volume (and it is the
last available volume), the catalog is also deleted. To retain catalog information,
you must back up the catalog (see page 112) before you delete the volume, create
your new storage configuration, and then restore the catalog.
•The eTrust InoculateIT software may be deleted —
The antivirus software is
installed and enabled on the default volume. Deleting this volume (if it is the last
available volume) also deletes the antivirus software. After creating your new
storage configuration, you can reinstall the software by navigating to the
Maintenance > Antivirus
screen, selecting Yes, and clicking
Save
. The Snap Server
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