+[TIP]
+====
+Pool names must adhere to the following rules:
+
+* begin with a letter (a-z or A-Z)
+* contain only alphanumeric, `-`, `_`, `.`, `:` or ` ` (space) characters
+* must *not begin* with one of `mirror`, `raidz`, `draid` or `spare`
+* must not be `log`
+====
+