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  5. DataProtect - Active Snapshots by Object Details

DataProtect - Active Snapshots by Object Details

Parent Report: DataProtect Active Snapshots By Object

This tabular report provides a comprehensive overview and detailed breakdown of active DataProtect snapshots managed by Cohesity, organized by object. The main summary table presents high-level information such as cluster, protection group, environment, object name, snapshot count, and the range of snapshot dates. The drilldown table offers granular details for each snapshot, including status, timing, deduplication and compression ratios, read size, duration, and storage resource. You can specify your preferred units for size-related fields, enhancing flexibility. The report enables users to monitor snapshot activity, retention, and storage efficiency across various environments and objects.

You can access this report as a drilldown report from Backup Manager > Management Reports DataProtect - Active Snapshots By Object

Table: DataProtect - Active Snapshots By Object Details

Column name

Description

Cluster Name

The name of the Cohesity cluster.

Protection Group

The group or policy under which the object is protected.

Environment

The type of environment.

Object Name

The specific object being protected.

Status

The status of the snapshot (e.g., success, failure).

Start Date

The start time of the snapshot operation.

Finish Date

The completion time of the snapshot operation.

Read Size KiB

The amount of data read during the snapshot, in KiB (user can specify units).

Dedup Ratio

The deduplication ratio achieved for the snapshot.

Duration

The time taken to complete the snapshot.

Expiration Date

The date when the snapshot is set to expire.

Compress Ratio

The compression ratio achieved for the snapshot.

Storage Resource Name

The storage domain or resource where the snapshot is stored.

Report Value, Usage, and Problems Addressed

This report enables administrators and stakeholders to monitor, audit, and optimize their DataProtect snapshot landscape. By providing both summary and detailed views, it helps identify trends in snapshot creation, retention, and storage efficiency. The ability to specify size units allows for tailored reporting to meet organizational standards. The report supports compliance, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and operational oversight by highlighting snapshot status, retention periods, and storage resource utilization, ultimately reducing risk and improving data protection management.

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