# ZFS

## Prerequisites

* ZFS pool created
* Deduplication must be enabled

## Creating a Synthetic Filesystem Backup Destination

1. Navigate to Backup Destination -> Filesystem
2. Click on the "Create" button and select "File System (synthetic)"
3. Provide necessary information
   1. General tab
      1. Provide a name for the backup destination
      2. Select if the backup destination should be the default one
      3. Provide a description if required
      4. Select "ZFS" radio button
      5. Configure visibility for projects
   2. Choose the node configuration tab
      1. Select for which node configuration this backup destination should be available
   3. File System (synthetic) settings tab
      1. Provide backup destination path
      2. Provide ZFS pool name
   4. Pre/post access
      1. Configure command to execute before or after storing data process
4. Save the backup destination settings


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