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The .zfs/snapshot directory contains a list of all snapshots on the filesystem. The snapshots
can be accessed just like normal filesystem data, but are read-only. By default, the .zfs
directory is not visible when listing directory contents. This setting prevents backup software
from inadvertently backing up snapshots in addition to new data.
Setting the .zfs/snapshot directory to "visible" may cause backup software to back up
Note -
snapshots in addition to live data.
1.
Go to Shares > Shares.
2.
Hover over the filesystem and click the Edit icon
Click the Snapshots tab.
3.
Uncheck the "Inherit from project" box next to Properties, or click the lock icon
4.
next to ".zfs/snapshot visibility."
Select "Visible" from the drop-down menu next to ".zfs/snapshot visibility."
5.
Click APPLY to save the changes.
6.
To make the directory hidden again, return to this page and select "Hidden from the drop-down
menu, then click APPLY.
Making a Filesystem Snapshot Directory Visible (CLI)
Use the following procedure to set the .zfs/snapshot directory, which is hidden by default, to
appear like any other directory in a filesystem.
The .zfs/snapshot directory contains a list of all snapshots on the filesystem. The snapshots
can be accessed just like normal filesystem data, but are read-only. By default, the .zfs
directory is not visible when listing directory contents. This setting prevents backup software
from inadvertently backing up snapshots in addition to new data.
Setting the .zfs/snapshot directory to "visible" may cause backup software to back up
Note -
snapshots in addition to live data.
1.
Go to and select the filesystem share.
hostname:> shares select myproject
hostname:shares myproject> select demo_share
hostname:shares myproject/demo_share>
Making a Filesystem Snapshot Directory Visible (CLI)
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