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# Modify TimeFinder SnapVX snapshots

TimeFinder SnapVX is a local replication solution that is designed to non-disruptively create point in time copies (snapshots) of critical data.

## Prerequisites

- See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.
- The Secure snapshot feature requires the HYPERMAX OS 5977 Q1 2017 Service Release or higher.
- Storage groups of Celerra FBA emulation may be managed externally using eNAS.

## About this task

To modify TimeFinder SnapVX snapshots:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Click PROTECTION and select Manual SnapVX from the Protected Storage Groups section of the summary panel.
3. Select a snapshot and click Modify to open the Edit Snapshot dialog.
   For storage groups with Celerra FBA emulation, a warning dialog is displayed indicating that the storage group may be managed externally using eNAS. To continue, click OK, otherwise click CANCEL.
4. Enter the new name for the snapshot.
5. Do one of the following:
   - Click Run Now to perform the operation now.
   - Expand Run Now and click Add to Job List to add this task to the job list, from which you can schedule or run the task at your convenience. This option can be used to create a recurring daily SnapVX snapshot for a given time. In the event of a failed recurring snapshot, an alert is raised to notify the user. The schedule continues when a failed snapshot occurs, issuing alerts to the user. The alerts list view retains a record of the failed snapshots (unless the alert is deleted). A warning level alert is issued. There is not an end date for the schedule that is specified when setting it up, so you must cancel the schedule manually, if you want. For more information, see Schedule jobs and Preview jobs.