create ibvss:the specified image file name is not valid

[lsq726]

Creating new Image File device based on Snapshot and CDP virtual disk

To create an Image File device and export it over the IP network, either:

o Select Add Device from the Device menu.

o Select Add Device from the Connection pop-up menu (right click a connection to open it).

Alternatively press the INS key.

The Add Device Wizard appears. Please follow the instructions to complete creating of a new Image File device.

Practice in accordance with the document failed to create ibvss
Tip: the specified image file name is not valid
why?

What is the correct approach?

[Constantin (staff)]

In this case you are trying to create snapshot using another snapshot, so the extension of new image should be .ibv. Please, fix it. And keep me updated.

[lsq726]

hi,
ibvss What is it? how to use it?
I refer to the documentation of the steps to do.

[Max (staff)]

Ibvss is a snapshot file, it points to the data difference between previous snapshot and it's current timestate.