D-PWF-OE-00 · Question #5
Snapshots in PowerFlex are created in a writable state by default.
The correct answer is B. False. B (False) is correct because PowerFlex snapshots are created in a read-only state by default, not writable. This is a deliberate design choice to protect data integrity - snapshots serve as point-in-time copies intended for recovery or backup purposes, so making them writable…
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Snapshots in PowerFlex are created in a writable state by default.
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- ATrue
- BFalse
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A11% (7)
- B89% (55)
Explanation
B (False) is correct because PowerFlex snapshots are created in a read-only state by default, not writable. This is a deliberate design choice to protect data integrity - snapshots serve as point-in-time copies intended for recovery or backup purposes, so making them writable by default would introduce risk of unintended modification.
Why A is wrong: Assuming snapshots are writable by default confuses PowerFlex's behavior with some other storage platforms that do create writable snapshots. In PowerFlex, if you need a writable snapshot, you must explicitly change it after creation.
Memory tip: Think "snap = frozen." A snapshot captures a frozen moment in time - frozen things aren't writable. You have to actively "thaw" (convert) it to make changes.
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