1- Logging In to DeviceManager .
DeviceManager is the integrated storage management software developed by Huawei. DeviceManager is loaded to storage systems before delivery from the factory. You must log in to DeviceManager to configure and manage snapshots.
2- Checking the License .
HyperSnap is license controlled. Check the license to ensure that it grants the permission to use HyperSnap.
3- Creating a Snapshot .
Creating a snapshot for a source LUN or another snapshot is to generate a data copy consistent with the source LUN or snapshot. The copy can be read by hosts without affecting its source data.
4- Creating a Protection Group (PG) .
This operation enables you to add LUNs you want to protect to a PG for unified operation and management.
5- Creating a Snapshot CG .
Creating and activating a snapshot CG for a PG is to generate a consistent data copy of the PG at a specific point in time. Hosts can read and write the data copy without affecting its source data.
