Setting the SnapInfo directory path

You can control SnapInfo directory path settings by using the Configuration wizard or the SnapInfo settings action.

About this task

SnapInfo directory settings are specified on the host level in SnapManager for Hyper-V. SnapManager 2.0 for Hyper-V supports NAS (SMB) hosts and SAN hosts. For SAN hosts, the SnapInfo settings are applied on the volume level; for NAS hosts, the SnapInfo settings are applied on the SMB share level.

NAS host support is a new feature in SnapManager 2.0 for Hyper-V.

Steps

From the navigation pane, click Protection > Hosts.
Select the host for which you want to change the SnapInfo directory path.
From the Actions pane, select SnapInfo settings.
The SnapInfo Settings dialog box opens.
Select the storage type from the options shown:

Option Description

SAN This is the default storage type.

NAS Use this option for SMB shares.
For SAN hosts:
1. Click Browse.
  The Browse for Folder window opens.
2. To select a node path, select your SnapInfo storage system and click OK.
  The SnapInfo directory path appears in the field next to the Browse button.
3. From the SnapInfo Settings window, click OK.
For NAS hosts:
1. Click Browse.
  The Browse for Folder window opens.
2. To select a node path, select your SnapInfo volume and click OK.
  The hosts that display are NAS shares corresponding to the storage systems that have been registered using the Manage Storage Connections option at the host level. If you do not see the shares you are looking for, ensure that Manage Storage Connections has been configured correctly.
  
  The SnapInfo directory path appears in the field next to the Browse button.
3. From the SnapInfo Settings window, click OK.

Option	Description
SAN	This is the default storage type.
NAS	Use this option for SMB shares.