Users Guide

The vSphere Web Client Plugin loads information for the selected datastore.
NOTE: If summary information does not display for the selected NFS datastore, verify that you
provided correct credentials for the vCenter server and Enterprise Manager configuration.
2. Click the Monitor tab.
3. Select Dell Storage from the menu bar.
The NFS datastore and associated volume are shown in the table, and the General tab is selected by
default.
4. Click the Schedules tab.
The vSphere Web Client Plugin lists all schedules for the NAS volume and shows the frequency in
which snapshots are taken and the expiration interval.
Figure 13. Monitor Tab Showing All Schedules for the Selected NAS Volume shows an example of a NAS
volume with two snapshot schedules.
Figure 13. Monitor Tab Showing All Schedules for the Selected NAS Volume
Next steps
You can also view all snapshots from the Monitor tab. See Viewing Snapshots From the Monitor Tab.
Managing NAS Volume Snapshots and Snapshot Schedules
This section describes how to revise and delete snapshots and snapshot schedules.
Editing NAS Volume Snapshots
You can display all available snapshots of a NAS volume, then select a snapshot for editing. Editing allows
you to modify the snapshot name and expiration date.
Steps
1. Select an NFS datastore in inventory.
2. Select Actions → All Dell Storage Actions → Snapshot → Edit Snapshot/Snapshot Schedule.
The Edit Snapshot/Snapshot Schedule wizard starts.
3. On the Edit Snapshot/Snapshot Schedule page, select Snapshot and click Next.
4. Select the snapshot from the list of schedules in the table.
5. Edit any of the current information:
a. In the Name field, select the name for edit and type a revised name.
b. To prevent automatic deletion of the snapshot, clear the Enable Expiration checkbox.
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