Hi, I'm aware that some work/research is being done on enabling integrated snapshotting for GlusterFS volumes on ZFS, but in the interim, would the following work, at least for backup purposes (not for production data)? 1. ZFS Snapshot all bricks on all servers 2. Use gluster volume create --force to create a new volume from the snapshot mounts 3. Mount and backup the new volume 4. Umount and remove the volume 5. Destroy the ZFS snapshots. Would really like to know if this is at least possible and if so, any caveats - one I can think of it making sure the snaps on each brick happen as close in time as possible (ie within a few milliseconds, at a time when writes are very unlikely). Would really love to see native ZFS support in GlusterFS as it adds compression, dedupe and correction of silent corruption with no extra effort. Thanks, Alex -- This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential information. Unless you are that person, you may not disclose its contents or use it in any way and are requested to delete the message along with any attachments and notify us immediately. "Transact" is operated by Integrated Financial Arrangements plc. 29 Clement's Lane, London EC4N 7AE. Tel: (020) 7608 4900 Fax: (020) 7608 5300. (Registered office: as above; Registered in England and Wales under number: 3727592). Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (entered on the Financial Services Register; no. 190856).