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Adding unprotected data to an existing dataset

You can add unprotected data to an existing dataset, even if the dataset is currently unprotected. You can browse and add an entire host, or individual aggregates, volumes, qtrees, virtual machines, or Open Systems SnapVault directories on the host.

Before you begin

About this task

Steps

  1. From the menu bar, click Data > Unprotected Data > Resources.
  2. Select the resource that you want to add to a dataset:
    1. Select one or more hosts that contain the data that you want to protect.

      The aggregates, volumes, and qtrees contained in that host are displayed in the bottom left pane, in a hierarchical list.

    2. (Optional) Use the View Resources buttons to select which resource type to display, then select the specific aggregates, volumes, qtrees, hosts, or Open Systems SnapVault directories that contain the unprotected data that you want to add to a dataset.
  3. Click Add to existing Dataset

    A dialog box opens, from which you can select an existing dataset. This list includes both protected and unprotected datasets.

  4. Verify that the existing dataset contains the new resource by viewing the dataset member list in the Datasets window Overview tab.

Result

The qtrees, volumes, aggregates, or hosts that you added to the dataset are displayed in the Datasets window and are no longer displayed in the hierarchy or host lists in the Unprotected Data window Resources tab.

After you finish

To protect the data in the dataset, you must assign a protection policy to the dataset.