When using the Microsoft VSS Framework with an XtremlO cluster to manage snapshot backups, what...

The correct sequence of steps to create a Windows volume backup using the Microsoft VSS Framework with an XtremIO cluster is:

Requestor interacts with the VSS service to start the backup

VSS service sends a Freeze request to the Writer

Provider creates an XVC of the file system and exposes the volume to the host

VSS service sends a Thaw request to the Writer

Requestor uses the XVC to back up the content of the volume

This sequence ensures that the backup is consistent and data integrity is maintained throughout the process.

References:

Dell XtremIO VSS Integration Guide

Microsoft VSS Framework Documentation