On 10/7/13 3:37 AM, "Len Bellemore" <len.bellem...@controlcircle.com> wrote:
>Hi Guys, > >I've been asked if Cloudstack snapshots integrate in any way with Windows >Volume Shadow Copy. I guess the question is really about what type of >"backup" does cloudstack actually provide. Is it only crash consistent? It is only crash consistent. But with VMware, if guest OS (Windows server) has VSS enabled and VMware tools is installed in the guest OSS. Quiesce event will be notified to applications that are running in the guest before snapshot is taken. >I know with 4.2 we have VMWare snapshot support, which is a really great >feature addition, but with XenServer, what are my options? Not sure about XenServer, I think it is crash consistent only > >Thanks >Len > >________________________________ >IMPORTANT NOTICE. This electronic message contains information from >Control Circle Ltd, which may be privileged or confidential. The >information is intended for use only by the individual(s) or entity named >above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any >disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this >information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic >message in error, please notify me by telephone or email (to the number >or email address above) immediately. Activity and use of the >ControlCircle e-mail system is monitored to secure its effective >operation and for other lawful business purposes. Communications using >this system will also be monitored and may be recorded to secure >effective operation and for other lawful business purposes
