2 Enter a name for the job, select the volume of which to take snapshots, set the number of
snapshot images to keep (2 in this example). For the frequency, set it to occur every
hour. Click Apply.
It's strongly recommended to set the maximum amount of snapshots setting
as low as possible as a high amount of snapshots can significantly reduce the
volume's file write performance.
Figure 77 Protect > Snapshot > Add Job
3.7.2 Configuring Snapshot Image Access
Taking a snapshot creates an image file that you use to restore files. By default, only the
administrator can access the snapshot images. You want to allow users to access snapshot
images in the shares that they use.
Click Protect > Snapshot > Snapshot Image Access to open the following screen. Then
select User Share Permissions and click Apply.
Figure 78 Protect > Snapshot > Snapshot Image Access
3.7.3 Using a Snapshot Image to Restore Files
To use a snapshot to restore files, use the MyNSA screens, CIFS (Windows Explorer), or FTP
to browse to the folder named "snap-share". Open or copy the folder or file that you want to
restore.
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