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When does ONTAP trigger a varfs backup?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • AFF / FAS systems

Answer

  • On system shutdown: tar /var and copy it to boot device.
  • On command from the management gateway (mgwd) : tar /var and copy it to both boot device and the root volume.

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