Create point-in-time backups of your virtual machines to preserve their current state, data, and configuration
Create point-in-time backups of your virtual machines to preserve their current state, data, and configuration.
Before creating snapshots, ensure you meet these requirements:
Prerequisites for Snapshot Creation:
Complete Profile
Ensure your account profile is complete with all required billing information
Sufficient Credits
Verify you have adequate credits for snapshot storage costs
Active VMs
Have at least one VM in ACTIVE state available for snapshotting
Regional Planning
Plan which region you want to store your snapshots in
To create a new snapshot:
Navigate to Snapshots
Navigate to the Snapshots page
Select Region
Select your desired region from the dropdown menu
Initiate Creation
Click the “Create Snapshot” button (disabled if no active VMs are available)
Configure Snapshot
In the Create Snapshot modal:
Advanced Options (Optional)
Configure advanced settings:
Create Snapshot
Review your settings and click “Create Snapshot”
Available VMs
Eligible VMs
Naming Requirements
Required Field Specifications
Naming Best Practices
Effective Naming Strategies
Validation Feedback
Real-time Validation
Click “Show advanced options” to access additional configuration settings:
Snapshot Description
Description Content
Snapshot as Deployment Template
Snapshot as Deployment Template
Deployment Template Advantages
When to Create Images
Validation
System validates all input parameters and requirements
Initiation
Snapshot creation begins with VM state capture
Data Capture
Complete VM state, disk contents, and configuration captured
Compression
Snapshot data compressed and optimized for storage
Verification
Snapshot integrity verified and marked as available
Progress Tracking
Real-time Updates
Error Handling
Issue Resolution
Success Confirmation
Completion Notification
Best Times for Snapshots
Times to Avoid
VM Performance Impact
During Snapshot Creation
Duration Estimates
Snapshot Creation Time
Resource Optimization
Minimizing Impact
Storage Efficiency:
Billing Information
Billing Information
Reducing Storage Costs
Cost Estimation
VM Not Available
VM Not Available
Account Requirements
Resource Limitations
Creation Failures
Identify Issue
Apply Solution
Verify Success
Prevent Recurrence
Important Notes:
Pro Tip: Use descriptive snapshot names that include the date, purpose, and version information. This makes it much easier to identify the right snapshot for restoration later, especially when managing multiple snapshots across different projects.
Create point-in-time backups of your virtual machines to preserve their current state, data, and configuration
Create point-in-time backups of your virtual machines to preserve their current state, data, and configuration.
Before creating snapshots, ensure you meet these requirements:
Prerequisites for Snapshot Creation:
Complete Profile
Ensure your account profile is complete with all required billing information
Sufficient Credits
Verify you have adequate credits for snapshot storage costs
Active VMs
Have at least one VM in ACTIVE state available for snapshotting
Regional Planning
Plan which region you want to store your snapshots in
To create a new snapshot:
Navigate to Snapshots
Navigate to the Snapshots page
Select Region
Select your desired region from the dropdown menu
Initiate Creation
Click the “Create Snapshot” button (disabled if no active VMs are available)
Configure Snapshot
In the Create Snapshot modal:
Advanced Options (Optional)
Configure advanced settings:
Create Snapshot
Review your settings and click “Create Snapshot”
Available VMs
Eligible VMs
Naming Requirements
Required Field Specifications
Naming Best Practices
Effective Naming Strategies
Validation Feedback
Real-time Validation
Click “Show advanced options” to access additional configuration settings:
Snapshot Description
Description Content
Snapshot as Deployment Template
Snapshot as Deployment Template
Deployment Template Advantages
When to Create Images
Validation
System validates all input parameters and requirements
Initiation
Snapshot creation begins with VM state capture
Data Capture
Complete VM state, disk contents, and configuration captured
Compression
Snapshot data compressed and optimized for storage
Verification
Snapshot integrity verified and marked as available
Progress Tracking
Real-time Updates
Error Handling
Issue Resolution
Success Confirmation
Completion Notification
Best Times for Snapshots
Times to Avoid
VM Performance Impact
During Snapshot Creation
Duration Estimates
Snapshot Creation Time
Resource Optimization
Minimizing Impact
Storage Efficiency:
Billing Information
Billing Information
Reducing Storage Costs
Cost Estimation
VM Not Available
VM Not Available
Account Requirements
Resource Limitations
Creation Failures
Identify Issue
Apply Solution
Verify Success
Prevent Recurrence
Important Notes:
Pro Tip: Use descriptive snapshot names that include the date, purpose, and version information. This makes it much easier to identify the right snapshot for restoration later, especially when managing multiple snapshots across different projects.