zfsKr

zfsKr is a ZFS snapshot management tool designed to simplify the process of creating, deleting, and listing snapshots for ZFS filesystems. It aims to provide a more user-friendly interface for common ZFS snapshot operations, particularly for users who may find the native ZFS commands verbose or complex. The tool operates by interacting with the ZFS command-line interface, parsing its output, and presenting information in a more digestible format.

Key features of zfsKr typically include the ability to schedule automatic snapshot creation at user-defined intervals, such as hourly, daily, or weekly. It also often includes functionality for automatically pruning old snapshots based on retention policies, helping to manage disk space effectively. Users can usually specify which datasets should have snapshots managed and configure retention rules on a per-dataset basis. The tool can also be used to list existing snapshots, providing details like their creation time and associated dataset.

zfsKr is generally written in scripting languages and is often distributed as a shell script or a collection of scripts. Its primary goal is to make ZFS snapshot management more accessible and automated, reducing the manual effort required to maintain a robust backup and versioning strategy using ZFS. It is not a replacement for ZFS itself but rather a utility that leverages ZFS capabilities.