Create Snapshot Virtual Disk Wizard: Process Overview - Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 Dynamic Disks

The following process overviews outline the key steps required to:

• Create a  on Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 (using ).
• Reuse a disabled snapshot virtual disk on Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 (using dynamic disks).

For detailed procedures of the snapshot virtual disk creation process, see Create Snapshot Virtual Disk Wizard: Additional Instructions.

	Create the snapshot virtual disk (create snapshotVirtual Disk or GUI equivalent)
	Disable the snapshot virtual disk (disableSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	Define the
	Register the snapshot virtual disk LUNs (reboot or OS-specific method)
	Stop the host application or suspend data transfer
	Run SMrepassist -f
	Get dynamic virtual disk member disks
	Re-create the snapshot virtual disk (recreateSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent) If there are more member disks, repeat this step for each one.
	Restart the host application or reenable data transfer
	Snapshot virtual disk is ready for use (use as dynamic virtual disk)
	Disable the snapshot virtual disk until its required again (for backup or testing) (disableSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	End of Process

Reusing Snapshot Virtual Disk

	Stop the host application or suspend data transfer
	Run SMrepassist -f on the host where the snapshot virtual disk resides
	Disable the snapshot virtual disk (disableSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	Run SMrepassist -f on the host where  resides
	Re-create the snapshot virtual disk (recreateSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	Restart the host application or reenable data transfer
	Snapshot virtual disk ready for use (backup, speculative test, upgrades)
	Disable snapshot virtual disk until required again (for backup or testing) (disableSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	End of process

Related Topics

Create Snapshot Virtual Disk Wizard: Additional Instructions

Learn About Creating Snapshot Virtual Disks

Creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk Using the Snapshot Virtual Disk Wizard