Can't say I've tried it personally but the docs for XS 6.1 say that Tools does have support for VSS but it's not enabled by default? Odd.
http://docs.vmd.citrix.com/XenServer/6.1.0/1.0/en_gb/guest.html#windows_vssdrivers Best regards, David Comerford ------------------------ Tel: +353 87 1238295 Email: [email protected] Website: http://dave.ie GPG key: http://gpg.dave.ie On 7 October 2013 22:39, Adrian Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: > No answers I'm afraid Len but keen to hear what the definitive answer is > regarding Xen guests. Anyone? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kelven Yang [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: 07 October 2013 19:10 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: question about snapshots and Windows Volume Shadow Copy > > > > On 10/7/13 3:37 AM, "Len Bellemore" <[email protected]> > wrote: > > >Hi Guys, > > > >I've been asked if Cloudstack snapshots integrate in any way with > >Windows Volume Shadow Copy. I guess the question is really about what > >type of "backup" does cloudstack actually provide. Is it only crash > consistent? > > It is only crash consistent. But with VMware, if guest OS (Windows server) > has VSS enabled and VMware tools is installed in the guest OSS. Quiesce > event will be notified to applications that are running in the guest > before snapshot is taken. > > > >I know with 4.2 we have VMWare snapshot support, which is a really > >great feature addition, but with XenServer, what are my options? > > Not sure about XenServer, I think it is crash consistent only > > > > >Thanks > >Len > > > >________________________________ > >IMPORTANT NOTICE. This electronic message contains information from > >Control Circle Ltd, which may be privileged or confidential. The > >information is intended for use only by the individual(s) or entity > >named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any > >disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this > >information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > >electronic message in error, please notify me by telephone or email (to > >the number or email address above) immediately. Activity and use of the > >ControlCircle e-mail system is monitored to secure its effective > >operation and for other lawful business purposes. Communications using > >this system will also be monitored and may be recorded to secure > >effective operation and for other lawful business purposes >
