Defer snapshot deletion with time machine

[MichaelK13]

Parallels automatically manages snapshots when used with time machine. It would be handy to receive a notification before deletion of a snapshot starts so the user can choose to defer the backup if it is not convenient to lose access to the VM at the current time.

 

[Hemnath@Parallels]

Hello, Michael. Does your query relate to the SmartGuard feature?

 

[MichaelK13]

Yes, that's correct. Looking again I see the "Notify me before snapshots are created" option - is this what I am looking for?

 

[Hemnath@Parallels]

Correct. When snapshots are taken automatically by SmartGuard, you can only have a set number of snapshots at a time. You just need to be aware of it when this limit is reached (in this scenario, the oldest snapshot would be deleted when a new one is created). After this, whenever you're notified of a new snapshot creation, you can accept it or defer it.

 

[MichaelK13]

Thanks, that sounds like what I need and apologies that I missed it first time round. Then please consider this closed!

 

[Hemnath@Parallels]

You're welcome! Glad to be of assistance. Please get back to us for any further queries.