HX Native Snapshots Overview
HX native snapshots are a backup feature that saves versions (states) of VMs. VMs can be reverted back to a prior saved version using an HX native snapshot. A native snapshot is a reproduction of a VM that includes the state of the data on all VM disks and the VM powerstate (on, off, or suspended) at the time the native snapshot is taken. Taking a native snapshot to save the current state of a VM gives you the ability to revert back to the saved state.
The following methodologies are used in the administration of HX native Snapshots:
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Support for HX native Snapshot in the vSphere client plug-in for HTML 5 was introduced in plugin version 2.0.0. For more information, see Snapshot Now.
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Support for Schedule Snapshot the vSphere client plug-in for HTML 5 was introduced in plugin version 2.1.0. For more information, see Schedule Snapshot
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The vSphere “Manage Snapshots” function can revert to a specific HX native snapshot, or delete all snapshots.
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Cisco HyperFlex Connect can create on-demand and schedule HX native snapshots.
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The HyperFlex command line user interface can create HX native snapshots.
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HX REST APIs can create and delete HX native snapshots.
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Significant changes in Cisco HXDP Release 5.5(x):
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ESXi versions 6.5, 6.7 and 7.0 U1 are not supported.
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VMware VAAI snapshot workflow is used instead of the Sentinel Snapshot Create workflow.
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For additional information about VMware snapshots, see the "Overview of virtual machine snapshots in vSphere (KB 1015180)" on the VMware Customer Connect site.