Making a Filesystem Snapshot Directory Visible (BUI)
Use the following procedure to set the .zfs/snapshot directory, which is hidden by default, to appear like any other directory in a filesystem.
The .zfs/snapshot directory contains a list of all snapshots on the filesystem. The snapshots can be accessed just like normal filesystem data, but are read-only. By default, the .zfs directory is not visible when listing directory contents. This setting prevents backup software from inadvertently backing up snapshots in addition to new data.
Note - Setting the .zfs/snapshot directory to "visible" may cause backup software to back up snapshots in addition to live data.
- Go to Shares > Shares.
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Hover over the filesystem and click the Edit icon
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- Click the Snapshots tab.
- Uncheck the "Inherit from project" box next to Properties, or click the lock icon next to ".zfs/snapshot visibility."
- Select "Visible" from the drop-down menu next to ".zfs/snapshot visibility."
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Click APPLY to save the changes.
To make the directory hidden again, return to this page and select "Hidden from the drop-down menu, then click APPLY.