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3Click the Summary tab, then click Disk Groups & Virtual Disks to ensure that the snapshot virtual disk is in Optimal or Disabled status.

4Remove the drive letter(s) of the source and (if mounted) snapshot virtual disk in Windows or unmount the virtual drive(s) in Linux to help guarantee a stable copy of the drive for the Snapshot. If this is not done, the snapshot operation reports that it has completed successfully, but the snapshot data is not updated properly.

5Follow any additional instructions for your operating system. Failure to follow these additional instructions can create unusable snapshot virtual disks.

NOTE: If your operating system requires additional instructions, you can find those instructions in your operating system documentation.

Re-Creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk

After first preparing the host server(s), re-create a snapshot virtual disk. For more information, see "Preparing Host Servers to Create the Snapshot Using the Simple Path" on page 154 or "Preparing Host Servers to Create the Snapshot Using the Advanced Path" on page 157.

To recreate a snapshot virtual disk:

NOTE: This action invalidates the current snapshot.

1In the AMW, select the Logical tab, select a snapshot virtual disk.

2Select Virtual Disk → Snapshot→ Re-create.

3Type yes, and click OK.

Re-creating a snapshot repository virtual disk uses the previously configured snapshot name and parameters.

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