filesystem snapshots
in order to make backups from a consistent filesystem on such a
high-traffic system. Unfortunately, when I take a snapshot, performance
slows to a crawl - to the point where the system stops responding to
network requests (ping, SMTP, etc.). Also, the snapshot takes 10-15
Hi all,
We're working on deploying a new mail server on FreeBSD 6.1-STABLE. One
of the major selling points was the ability to take filesystem snapshots
in order to make backups from a consistent filesystem on such a
high-traffic system. Unfortunately, when I take a snapshot, performance
slows
system. Unfortunately, when I take a snapshot, performance
slows to a crawl - to the point where the system stops responding to
network requests (ping, SMTP, etc.). Also, the snapshot takes 10-15
minutes to complete.
Is this a typical situation? Will I need to schedule downtime for
backups
filesystem on such a
high-traffic system. Unfortunately, when I take a snapshot, performance
slows to a crawl - to the point where the system stops responding to
network requests (ping, SMTP, etc.). Also, the snapshot takes 10-15
minutes to complete.
Is this a typical situation? Will I need to schedule
