Snapshots
This article applies to: Shared File Services
Snapshots are “point-in-time” versions of data stored on the share. Snapshots enable access and restoration of old versions of files. This is useful in the event of accidental deletion of a file or for reverting to an older copy of a set of files. Snapshots are the only way a file may be restored.
When a share is ordered, a snapshot schedule may be selected.
| Hourly Snapshots | Daily Snapshots | Weekly Snapshots | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Most usable space. No file restoration possible. No Off-Site Disaster Recovery Copy. |
| Schedule A |
5 Taken at 4am, 8am, noon, 4pm, 8pm |
4 days, taken at midnight. |
0 |
9 snapshots total. Allows for file restoration for the previous 4-5 days approximately. |
| Schedule B |
5 Taken at 4am, 8am, noon, 4pm, 8pm |
6 days (Monday-Saturday), taken at midnight. |
4 Taken Sundays. |
15 snapshots total. Allows for file restoration for the previous month approximately. |
For either Schedule A or B above, share capacity is utilized for snapshots (reducing usable storage, typically by ~20%). See how to Review Your Snapshot Schedule.
For more information, see Restore a File.
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