Guidelines for snapshot journal size - assure_mimix - 6.0

Assure MIMIX for AIX Guide

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Assure MIMIX for AIX
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Assure MIMIX for AIX Guide
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2025
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2003
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The snapshot journal should typically be between 10 and 30 percent of the total size of the protected volumes. Smaller snapshot journals are appropriate when snapshots are not kept for a long time and when production I/O is light. Larger snapshot journals are necessary when you want to keep snapshots for an extended period of time and when heavy production I/O activities are required.

Note: You can also use the Sizing tool to calculate write journal pool size. For more information, refer to Using the Sizing Tool to Calculate LFC Size.