On 27/11/12 22:12, Werth, Dave wrote:
> We are setting up the backup for our new NetApp.  The configuration 
> requirements recommend that we set up a separate Snap Device pool and that it 
> should be on a file or advanced file type device (another thing that is new 
> to us).  My question is how big does this the device for the Snap Device pool 
> need to be?  I realize the size will vary depending on how much I will be 
> backing up but does the Snap Device pool need to be big enough to backup the 
> full NetApp (I hope not) or just some small percentage of that?  Any advice 
> will be appreciated.  Thanks.
> 

Any idea why it needs to be a separate pool or why it should be an
adv_file device? Generally I would want a good justification to set up
any new pool, not just functional separation of backups. I can't think
of any reason why you would need adv_file rather than any other type of
device.

Who is recommending this? EMC or NetApp?