snapshot
The snapshot Kickstart command is optional. Use it to create LVM thin volume snapshots during the installation process. This enables you to back up a logical volume before or after the installation.
To create multiple snapshots, add the snaphost Kickstart command multiple times.
- Syntax
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snapshot vg_name/lv_name --name=snapshot_name --when=pre-install|post-install - Options
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vg_name/lv_name- Sets the name of the volume group and logical volume to create the snapshot from.--name=snapshot_name- Sets the name of the snapshot. This name must be unique within the volume group.--when=pre-install|post-install- Sets if the snapshot is created before the installation begins or after the installation is completed.