SnapCenter Software 5 Manuals ( CA08871-403 )

The Snapshot copy uses the following default naming convention:

resourcegroupname_hostname_timestamp

You should name your backup resource groups logically, as in the following example:

In this example, the syntax elements have the following meanings:

Alternatively, you can specify the Snapshot copy name format while protecting resources or resource groups by selecting Use custom name format for Snapshot copy. For example, customtext_resourcegroup_policy_hostname or resourcegroup_hostname. By default, the time stamp suffix is added to the Snapshot copy name.