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Preface

1.  Oracle Solaris ZFS File System (Introduction)

2.  Getting Started With Oracle Solaris ZFS

3.  Oracle Solaris ZFS and Traditional File System Differences

4.  Managing Oracle Solaris ZFS Storage Pools

5.  Installing and Booting an Oracle Solaris ZFS Root File System

6.  Managing Oracle Solaris ZFS File Systems

7.  Working With Oracle Solaris ZFS Snapshots and Clones

8.  Using ACLs and Attributes to Protect Oracle Solaris ZFS Files

9.  Oracle Solaris ZFS Delegated Administration

10.  Oracle Solaris ZFS Advanced Topics

11.  Oracle Solaris ZFS Troubleshooting and Pool Recovery

12.  Recommended Oracle Solaris ZFS Practices

A.  Oracle Solaris ZFS Version Descriptions

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zfs allow
description, index iconDelegating ZFS Permissions (zfs allow)
displaying delegated permissions, index iconDisplaying ZFS Delegated Permissions (Examples)
zfs create
(example of)
index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
index iconCreating a ZFS File System
description, index iconCreating a ZFS File System
ZFS delegated administration, overview, index iconOverview of ZFS Delegated Administration
zfs destroy, (example of), index iconDestroying a ZFS File System
zfs destroy -r, (example of), index iconDestroying a ZFS File System
ZFS file system
description, index iconManaging ZFS File Systems (Overview)
versions
description, index iconOverview of ZFS Versions
ZFS file systems
ACL on ZFS directory
detailed description, index iconSetting ACLs on ZFS Files
ACL on ZFS file
detailed description, index iconSetting ACLs on ZFS Files
adding ZFS file system to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconAdding ZFS File Systems to a Non-Global Zone
adding ZFS volume to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconAdding ZFS Volumes to a Non-Global Zone
booting a root file system
description, index iconBooting From a ZFS Root File System
booting a ZFS BE with boot -Land boot -Z
(SPARC example of), index iconSPARC: Booting From a ZFS Root File System
checksum
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
checksummed data
description, index iconChecksums and Self-Healing Data
clone
replacing a file system with (example of), index iconReplacing a ZFS File System With a ZFS Clone
clones
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
description, index iconOverview of ZFS Clones
component naming requirements, index iconZFS Component Naming Requirements
creating
(example of), index iconCreating a ZFS File System
creating a clone, index iconCreating a ZFS Clone
creating a ZFS volume
(example of), index iconZFS Volumes
dataset
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
dataset types
description, index iconCreating Complex ZFS Queries
default mountpoint
(example of), index iconCreating a ZFS File System
delegating dataset to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconDelegating Datasets to a Non-Global Zone
description, index iconWhat Is ZFS?
destroying
(example of), index iconDestroying a ZFS File System
destroying a clone, index iconDestroying a ZFS Clone
destroying with dependents
(example of), index iconDestroying a ZFS File System
file system
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
inheriting property of (zfs inherit)
(example of), index iconInheriting ZFS Properties
initial installation of ZFS root file system, index iconInstalling a ZFS Root File System (Oracle Solaris Initial Installation)
installation and Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade requirements, index iconOracle Solaris Installation and Live Upgrade Requirements for ZFS Support
installing a root file system, index iconZFS Installation Features
JumpStart installation of root file system, index iconInstalling a ZFS Root File System ( JumpStart Installation)
listing
(example of), index iconListing Basic ZFS Information
listing descendents
(example of), index iconListing Basic ZFS Information
listing properties by source value
(example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties
listing properties for scripting
(example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties for Scripting
listing properties of (zfs list)
(example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties
listing types of
(example of), index iconCreating Complex ZFS Queries
listing without header information
(example of), index iconCreating Complex ZFS Queries
managing automatic mount points, index iconManaging ZFS Mount Points
managing legacy mount points
description, index iconManaging ZFS Mount Points
managing mount points
description, index iconManaging ZFS Mount Points
modifying trivial ACL on ZFS file (verbose mode)
(example of), index iconSetting and Displaying ACLs on ZFS Files in Verbose Format
mounting
(example of), index iconMounting ZFS File Systems
pooled storage
description, index iconZFS Pooled Storage
property management within a zone
description, index iconManaging ZFS Properties Within a Zone
receiving data streams (zfs receive)
(example of), index iconReceiving a ZFS Snapshot
renaming
(example of), index iconRenaming a ZFS File System
restoring trivial ACL on ZFS file (verbose mode)
(example of), index iconSetting and Displaying ACLs on ZFS Files in Verbose Format
rights profiles, index iconZFS Rights Profiles
root file system migration issues, index iconZFS Migration Issues With Live Upgrade
root file system migration with Oracle Solaris Live Upgrade, index iconMigrating to a ZFS Root File System or Updating a ZFS Root File System (Live Upgrade)
(example of), index iconUsing Live Upgrade to Migrate or Update a ZFS Root File System (Without Zones)
saving data streams (zfs send)
(example of), index iconSending a ZFS Snapshot
sending and receiving
description, index iconSending and Receiving ZFS Data
setting a reservation
(example of), index iconSetting Reservations on ZFS File Systems
setting ACL inheritance on ZFS file (verbose mode)
(example of), index iconSetting ACL Inheritance on ZFS Files in Verbose Format
setting ACLs on ZFS file (compact mode)
(example of), index iconSetting and Displaying ACLs on ZFS Files in Compact Format
description, index iconSetting and Displaying ACLs on ZFS Files in Compact Format
setting ACLs on ZFS file (verbose mode)
description, index iconSetting and Displaying ACLs on ZFS Files in Verbose Format
setting ACLs on ZFS files
description, index iconSetting ACLs on ZFS Files
setting atime property
(example of), index iconSetting ZFS Properties
setting legacy mount point
(example of), index iconLegacy Mount Points
setting mount point (zfs set mountpoint)
(example of), index iconAutomatic Mount Points
setting quota property
(example of), index iconSetting ZFS Properties
sharing
description, index iconSharing and Unsharing ZFS File Systems
example of, index iconControlling Share Semantics
simplified administration
description, index iconSimplified Administration
snapshot
accessing, index iconDisplaying and Accessing ZFS Snapshots
creating, index iconCreating and Destroying ZFS Snapshots
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
description, index iconOverview of ZFS Snapshots
destroying, index iconCreating and Destroying ZFS Snapshots
renaming, index iconRenaming ZFS Snapshots
rolling back, index iconRolling Back a ZFS Snapshot
snapshot space accounting, index iconDisk Space Accounting for ZFS Snapshots
swap and dump devices
adjusting sizes of, index iconAdjusting the Sizes of Your ZFS Swap Device and Dump Device
description, index iconZFS Support for Swap and Dump Devices
issues, index iconZFS Support for Swap and Dump Devices
transactional semantics
description, index iconTransactional Semantics
unmounting
(example of), index iconUnmounting ZFS File Systems
unsharing
example of, index iconUnsharing ZFS File Systems
upgrading
description, index iconUpgrading ZFS File Systems
using on a Solaris system with zones installed
description, index iconUsing ZFS on a Solaris System With Zones Installed
volume
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
ZFS file systems (zfs set quota)
setting a quota
example of, index iconSetting Quotas on ZFS File Systems
zfs get, (example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties
zfs get -H -o, (example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties for Scripting
zfs get -s, (example of), index iconQuerying ZFS Properties
zfs inherit, (example of), index iconInheriting ZFS Properties
ZFS intent log (ZIL), description, index iconSetting Up Separate ZFS Log Devices
zfs list
(example of)
index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
index iconListing Basic ZFS Information
zfs list -H, (example of), index iconCreating Complex ZFS Queries
zfs list -r, (example of), index iconListing Basic ZFS Information
zfs list -t, (example of), index iconCreating Complex ZFS Queries
zfs mount, (example of), index iconMounting ZFS File Systems
ZFS pool properties
allocated, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
alroot, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
autoreplace, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
bootfs, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
cachefile, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
capacity, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
delegation, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
failmode, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
free, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
guid, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
health, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
listsnapshots, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
size, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
version, index iconManaging ZFS Storage Pool Properties
zfs promote, clone promotion (example of), index iconReplacing a ZFS File System With a ZFS Clone
ZFS properties
aclinherit, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
atime, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
available, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
canmount, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
detailed description, index iconThe canmount Property
checksum, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
compression, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
compressratio, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
copies, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
creation, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
description, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
devices, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
exec, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
inheritable, description of, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
management within a zone
description, index iconManaging ZFS Properties Within a Zone
mounted, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
mountpoint, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
origin, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
quota, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
read-only, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
read-only, index iconZFS Read-Only Native Properties
recordsize, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
detailed description, index iconThe recordsize Property
referenced, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
refquota, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
refreservation, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
reservation, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
secondarycache
index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
settable, index iconSettable ZFS Native Properties
setuid, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
shareiscsi, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
sharenfs
index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
snapdir, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
type, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
used, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
detailed description, index iconThe used Property
usedbychildren, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
usedbydataset, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
usedbyrefreservation, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
usedbysnapshots, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
user properties
detailed description, index iconZFS User Properties
version, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
volblocksize, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
volsize, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
detailed description, index iconThe volsize Property
xattr, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
zoned, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
zoned property
detailed description, index iconUnderstanding the zoned Property
zfs receive, (example of), index iconReceiving a ZFS Snapshot
zfs rename, (example of), index iconRenaming a ZFS File System
zfs send, (example of), index iconSending a ZFS Snapshot
zfs set atime, (example of), index iconSetting ZFS Properties
zfs set compression, (example of), index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
zfs set mountpoint
(example of)
index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
index iconAutomatic Mount Points
zfs set mountpoint=legacy, (example of), index iconLegacy Mount Points
zfs set quota
(example of), index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
zfs set quota, (example of), index iconSetting ZFS Properties
zfs set quota
example of, index iconSetting Quotas on ZFS File Systems
zfs set reservation, (example of), index iconSetting Reservations on ZFS File Systems
zfs set sharenfs, (example of), index iconHow to Create ZFS File Systems
zfs set sharenfs=on, example of, index iconControlling Share Semantics
ZFS space accounting, differences between ZFS and traditional file systems, index iconZFS Disk Space Accounting
ZFS storage pool
versions
description, index iconOverview of ZFS Versions
ZFS storage pools
adding devices to (zpool add)
(example of), index iconAdding Devices to a Storage Pool
alternate root pools, index iconUsing ZFS Alternate Root Pools
attaching devices to (zpool attach)
(example of), index iconAttaching and Detaching Devices in a Storage Pool
clearing a device
(example of), index iconClearing Storage Pool Device Errors
clearing device errors (zpool clear)
(example of), index iconClearing Transient Errors
components, index iconUsing Disks in a ZFS Storage Pool
corrupted data
description, index iconCorrupted ZFS Data
creating (zpool create)
(example of), index iconCreating a ZFS Storage Pool
creating a RAID-Z configuration (zpool create)
(example of), index iconCreating a RAID-Z Storage Pool
creating mirrored configuration (zpool create)
(example of), index iconCreating a Mirrored Storage Pool
damaged devices
description, index iconDamaged Devices in a ZFS Storage Pool
data corruption identified (zpool status -v)
(example of), index iconData Corruption Errors
data repair
description, index iconFile System Repair
data scrubbing
(example of), index iconExplicit ZFS Data Scrubbing
description, index iconControlling ZFS Data Scrubbing
data scrubbing and resilvering
description, index iconZFS Data Scrubbing and Resilvering
data validation
description, index iconFile System Validation
default mount point, index iconDefault Mount Point for Storage Pools
destroying (zpool destroy)
(example of), index iconDestroying ZFS Storage Pools
detaching devices from (zpool detach)
(example of), index iconAttaching and Detaching Devices in a Storage Pool
determining if a device can be replaced
description, index iconDetermining If a Device Can Be Replaced
determining if problems exist (zpool status -x)
description, index iconDetermining If Problems Exist in a ZFS Storage Pool
determining type of device failure
description, index iconDetermining the Type of Device Failure
displaying detailed health status
(example of), index iconDetailed Health Status
displaying health status, index iconDetermining the Health Status of ZFS Storage Pools
(example of), index iconBasic Storage Pool Health Status
doing a dry run (zpool create -n)
(example of), index iconDoing a Dry Run of Storage Pool Creation
dynamic striping, index iconDynamic Striping in a Storage Pool
exporting
(example of), index iconExporting a ZFS Storage Pool
failures, index iconIdentifying ZFS Failures
identifying for import (zpool import -a)
(example of), index iconDetermining Available Storage Pools to Import
identifying problems
description, index iconResolving Problems With ZFS
identifying type of data corruption (zpool status -v)
(example of), index iconIdentifying the Type of Data Corruption
importing
(example of), index iconImporting ZFS Storage Pools
importing from alternate directories (zpool import -d)
(example of), index iconImporting ZFS Storage Pools From Alternate Directories
listing
(example of), index iconListing Information About All Storage Pools or a Specific Pool
migrating
description, index iconMigrating ZFS Storage Pools
mirror
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
mirrored configuration, description, index iconMirrored Storage Pool Configuration
missing (faulted) devices
description, index iconMissing Devices in a ZFS Storage Pool
notifying ZFS of reattached device (zpool online)
(example of), index iconNotifying ZFS of Device Availability
offlining a device (zpool offline)
(example of), index iconTaking a Device Offline
onlining and offlining devices
description, index iconOnlining and Offlining Devices in a Storage Pool
overall pool status information for troubleshooting
description, index iconOverall Pool Status Information
pool
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
pool-wide I/O statistics
(example of), index iconListing Pool-Wide I/O Statistics
RAID-Z
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
RAID-Z configuration, description, index iconRAID-Z Storage Pool Configuration
recovering a destroyed pool
(example of), index iconRecovering Destroyed ZFS Storage Pools
repairing a corrupted file or directory
description, index iconRepairing a Corrupted File or Directory
repairing a damaged ZFS configuration, index iconRepairing a Damaged ZFS Configuration
repairing an unbootable system
description, index iconRepairing an Unbootable System
repairing pool-wide damage
description, index iconRepairing ZFS Storage Pool-Wide Damage
replacing a device (zpool replace)
(example of)
index iconReplacing Devices in a Storage Pool
index iconReplacing a Device in a ZFS Storage Pool
replacing a missing device
(example of), index iconResolving a Missing Device
resilvering
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
rights profiles, index iconZFS Rights Profiles
scripting storage pool output
(example of), index iconScripting ZFS Storage Pool Output
splitting a mirrored storage pool (zpool split)
(example of), index iconCreating a New Pool By Splitting a Mirrored ZFS Storage Pool
system error messages
description, index iconSystem Reporting of ZFS Error Messages
upgrading
description, index iconUpgrading ZFS Storage Pools
using files, index iconUsing Files in a ZFS Storage Pool
using whole disks, index iconUsing Disks in a ZFS Storage Pool
vdev I/O statistics
(example of), index iconListing Virtual Device I/O Statistics
viewing resilvering process
(example of), index iconViewing Resilvering Status
virtual device
definition, index iconZFS Terminology
virtual devices, index iconDisplaying Storage Pool Virtual Device Information
ZFS storage pools (zpool online)
onlining a device
(example of), index iconBringing a Device Online
zfs unallow, description, index iconRemoving ZFS Delegated Permissions (zfs unallow)
zfs unmount, (example of), index iconUnmounting ZFS File Systems
zfs upgrade, index iconUpgrading ZFS File Systems
ZFS version
ZFS feature and Solaris OS
description, index iconOverview of ZFS Versions
ZFS volume, description, index iconZFS Volumes
zoned property
description, index iconIntroducing ZFS Properties
detailed description, index iconUnderstanding the zoned Property
zones
adding ZFS file system to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconAdding ZFS File Systems to a Non-Global Zone
adding ZFS volume to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconAdding ZFS Volumes to a Non-Global Zone
delegating dataset to a non-global zone
(example of), index iconDelegating Datasets to a Non-Global Zone
using with ZFS file systems
description, index iconUsing ZFS on a Solaris System With Zones Installed
ZFS property management within a zone
description, index iconManaging ZFS Properties Within a Zone
zoned property
detailed description, index iconUnderstanding the zoned Property
zpool add, (example of), index iconAdding Devices to a Storage Pool
zpool attach, (example of), index iconAttaching and Detaching Devices in a Storage Pool
zpool clear
(example of), index iconClearing Storage Pool Device Errors
description, index iconClearing Storage Pool Device Errors
zpool create
(example of)
index iconCreating a Basic ZFS File System
index iconHow to Create a ZFS Storage Pool
basic pool
(example of), index iconCreating a ZFS Storage Pool
mirrored storage pool
(example of), index iconCreating a Mirrored Storage Pool
RAID-Z storage pool
(example of), index iconCreating a RAID-Z Storage Pool
zpool create -n, dry run (example of), index iconDoing a Dry Run of Storage Pool Creation
zpool destroy, (example of), index iconDestroying ZFS Storage Pools
zpool detach, (example of), index iconAttaching and Detaching Devices in a Storage Pool
zpool export, (example of), index iconExporting a ZFS Storage Pool
zpool history, (example of), index iconZFS Command History (zpool history)
zpool import -a, (example of), index iconDetermining Available Storage Pools to Import
zpool import -D, (example of), index iconRecovering Destroyed ZFS Storage Pools
zpool import -d, (example of), index iconImporting ZFS Storage Pools From Alternate Directories
zpool import name, (example of), index iconImporting ZFS Storage Pools
zpool iostat, pool-wide (example of), index iconListing Pool-Wide I/O Statistics
zpool iostat -v, vdev (example of), index iconListing Virtual Device I/O Statistics
zpool list
(example of)
index iconHow to Create a ZFS Storage Pool
index iconListing Information About All Storage Pools or a Specific Pool
description, index iconQuerying ZFS Storage Pool Status
zpool list -Ho name, (example of), index iconScripting ZFS Storage Pool Output
zpool offline, (example of), index iconTaking a Device Offline
zpool online, (example of), index iconBringing a Device Online
zpool replace, (example of), index iconReplacing Devices in a Storage Pool
zpool split, (example of), index iconCreating a New Pool By Splitting a Mirrored ZFS Storage Pool
zpool status -v, (example of), index iconDetailed Health Status
zpool status -x, (example of), index iconBasic Storage Pool Health Status
zpool upgrade, index iconUpgrading ZFS Storage Pools