IBM System Storage N series Software Guide

Consistency groups

This chapter describes the N series support for Snapshot consistency groups.

Consistency group support is provided in N series Data ONTAP 7.2 and later and allows creation of consistent Snapshot backups across multiple volumes and controllers.

We also explain the need for application backup consistency, as well as the methods and software available for using N series consistency groups.

The following topics are covered:

•Snapshot backup and application consistency

•Consistency groups

•How to use consistency groups

 

 

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