The pre-processing and post-processing need to be performed for both the replication source volume and the replication destination volume. The purpose of each is as follows.
Pre-processing and post-processing for a replication source volume
This is intended to freeze the replication source data in a state in which consistency is temporarily ensured. In pre-processing, the file system buffer of replication source volume is flushed.
Pre-processing and post-processing for a replication destination volume
This is intended to prevent applications from accessing the copy destination volume during replication. In pre-processing, replication data for the destination is given an access-disabled status. This status is released in post-processing, after the replication is complete.
The specific tasks executed during the pre-processing and post-processing differ according to the data contents of the volume. The next sub section explains the pre-processing and post-processing of the file system.
