Create Snapshot Virtual Disk Wizard: Process Overview - Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Basic or Regular Disks

The following process overviews outline the key steps required to:

• Create a  on Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 (using basic or regular disks).
• Reuse a disabled snapshot virtual disk on Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003.

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 LUN(s) (reboot or OS-specific method)
	Stop the host application or suspend data transfer
	Run SMrepassist -f
	Re-create the snapshot virtual disk (recreateSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	Restart the host application or reenable data transfer
	Snapshot virtual disk is ready for use (backup, speculative test, upgrades)
	Disable the snapshot virtual disk until it is required again (for backup or testing) (disableSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	End of process

Reusing Snapshot Virtual Disks

	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 the  resides
	Re-create the snapshot virtual disk (recreateSnapshot virtual disk or GUI equivalent)
	Restart the host application or re-enable data transfer
	Snapshot virtual disk is ready for use (backup, speculative test, upgrades)
	Disable the snapshot virtual disk until it is 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