
This is a quick procedure of creating and using pre-freeze-script and post-thaw-script for using with VMWare snapshots.   Pre-freeze-script and post-thaw-script are custom scripts used to perform some operations including quiescing of an application/database before taking snapshot.  OnQ leverages VMware tools ability to call custom freeze/thaw scripts during a quiesced snapshot to enable customers to do the required application quiescence.  

For specific details on creating and using these scripts, please consult VMWare documentation.  

1. Create pre-freeze-script and post-thaw-script files.
2. Include operations to be performed in to these scripts. See simple example scritpts. 
3. Save pre-freeze-script and post-thaw-script files under /usr/sbin of the protected node.
4. Make scripts executable (chmod +x <script> ).
5. initiate backup of PN from onQ portal.



