{"id":14326,"date":"2015-11-18T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T09:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/?p=14326"},"modified":"2015-11-18T09:56:06","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T08:56:06","slug":"opvizor-snapwatcher-2-5-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/opvizor-snapwatcher-2-5-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Opvizor Snapwatcher 2.5 setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14291 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher01.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<div id=\"e5013db2-d11a-4018-a3f9-02284810a09b\" class=\"postBody\" style=\"margin: 4px 0px 0px; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;\" contenteditable=\"true\">\n<p>Opvizor released a tool called Snapwatcher that allows the administrators to find orphaned snapshots and snapshots vSphere Client can\u2019t detect.<\/p>\n<p>The tool is not limited in monitoring orphaned snapshots only but it is also able to <strong>fix them releasing space<\/strong> and improving the performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With Snapwatcher administrators can perform the <strong>following tasks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monitor<\/strong> VMware snapshots in your environment and report your efforts saving space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> snapshots and find invalid snapshots<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fix<\/strong> broken, old and invalid snapshots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>System requirements<\/h2>\n<p>To install Opvizor Snapwatcher you need the following components installed in your system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>.NET 4.0<\/li>\n<li>Windows Installer 4.5<\/li>\n<li>VMware vCenter 4.1 and higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Install Snapwatcher<\/h2>\n<p>From Opvizor website fill the form and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/try.opvizor.com\/snapwatcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download <\/a>the application.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14292 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher02\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher02-e1447084515482.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher02\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Double click the installer to start the installation. In the <strong>Security Warning<\/strong> window click <strong>Install<\/strong> to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14293 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher03\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher03-e1447168659612.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher03\" width=\"599\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The application is downloaded from the website.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14294 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher04\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher04.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher04\" width=\"531\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Run<\/strong> to start the installation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14295 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher05\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher05.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher05\" width=\"480\" height=\"351\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check the <strong>I have read and agree to the terms<\/strong> option and click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14296 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher06\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher06-e1447168779528.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher06\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opvizor offers a <strong>7-day trial<\/strong> period fully functional. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14297 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher07\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher07.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher07\" width=\"459\" height=\"172\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the installation has completed, main window is open.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14298 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher08\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher08-e1447169066770.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher08\" width=\"600\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Setup Snapwatcher<\/h2>\n<p>Once installed, click on <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon to setup the tool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14299 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher09\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher09-e1447169305513.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher09\" width=\"600\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the <strong>VMware vCenter<\/strong>, the correct credentials and click <strong>Test Connection<\/strong> to check the connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14300 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher10\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher10-e1447170014392.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher10\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Successful connection<\/strong> click <strong>OK<\/strong> to close the window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14301 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher11\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher11-e1447170053267.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher11\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save<\/strong> to store the vCenter Server settings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14302 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher12\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher12-e1447170088789.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher12\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to close the <strong>Settings<\/strong> window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14303 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher13\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher13-e1447170124178.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher13\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The application\u00a0scans the environment to detect <strong>invalid snapshots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14304 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher14\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher14-e1447170160650.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher14\" width=\"600\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After few minutes, detected snapshots are displayed\u00a0with current <strong>Status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14305 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher15\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher15-e1447170200342.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher15\" width=\"600\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The right side of the window reports\u00a0the <strong>General Info<\/strong> of detected environment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14306 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher16\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher16-e1447170237827.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher16\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Right click the snapshot marked as <strong>Invalid<\/strong> and select <strong>About The Snapshot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14307 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher17\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher17.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher17\" width=\"541\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>snapshot details<\/strong> are shown. Click <strong>Close<\/strong> to exit the window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14308 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher18\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher18.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher18\" width=\"514\" height=\"387\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Repair an invalid snapshot<\/h2>\n<p>Right click the snapshot marked as <strong>Invalid<\/strong> and select <strong>Fix It<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14309 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher19\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher19.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher19\" width=\"541\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Invalid Files Info<\/strong> are displayed. Click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14310 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher20\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher20-e1447170325161.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher20\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Finish<\/strong> to proceed with fix.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14311 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher21\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher21-e1447170370345.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher21\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14312 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher22\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher22.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher22\" width=\"468\" height=\"172\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The snapshot is being processed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14313 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher23\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher23-e1447170413740.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher23\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The process completes when the <strong>Recommend<\/strong> message is displayed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14314 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher24\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher24.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher24\" width=\"485\" height=\"172\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Delete a snapshot<\/h2>\n<p>Right click the snapshot to delete and select <strong>Delete<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14315 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher25\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher25-e1447513060575.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher25\" width=\"600\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to confirm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14316 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher26\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher26.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher26\" width=\"405\" height=\"172\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The snapshot has been deleted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14317 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher27\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher27.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher27\" width=\"541\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Work History<\/strong> pane you can find the deleted snapshot info.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14318 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher28\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher28.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher28\" width=\"511\" height=\"489\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Customize the view<\/h2>\n<p>You can customize the view of your columns by adding, removing and moving them. Right click the <strong>column header<\/strong> and select the <strong>Column Chooser<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14319 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher29\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher29.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher29\" width=\"448\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Customization<\/strong> window opens. Double click the item you want to show in the columns list (i.e. <em>Host<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"snapwatcher30 aligncenter wp-image-14320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher30.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher30\" width=\"216\" height=\"199\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>drag the new column<\/strong> to set\u00a0the view as you like.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14321 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher31\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher31-e1447513256629.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher31\" width=\"600\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also <strong>group the view<\/strong> by the selected column (i.e. <em>Host<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14322 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher32\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher32.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher32\" width=\"403\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The snapshots are grouped by the selected column.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14323 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher33\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher33.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher33\" width=\"586\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Snapwatcher view with a grouped column.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14324 size-full\" title=\"snapwatcher34\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/snapwatcher34-e1447513330516.jpg\" alt=\"snapwatcher34\" width=\"600\" height=\"297\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With Opvizor Snapwatcher invalid or orphaned snapshots can be detected and removed <strong>saving precious disk space<\/strong>\u00a0and improving the performance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"firma\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opvizor released a tool called Snapwatcher that allows the administrators to find orphaned snapshots and snapshots vSphere Client can\u2019t detect. 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