"Creating Snapshots"

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:

Account Requirements

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

Step-by-Step Creation Process

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:

Select a virtual machine from the dropdown

Enter a unique snapshot name (required, 1-50 characters)

Optionally click "Show advanced options" for additional settings

Advanced Options (Optional)

Configure advanced settings:

Add description text for documentation

Toggle "Create as Image" for deployment templates

Create Snapshot

Review your settings and click "Create Snapshot"

Basic Configuration

Virtual Machine Selection

VM Dropdown

Available VMs

Dropdown shows only ACTIVE VMs in the selected region

Displays VM name, GPU type, and region for easy identification

Example format: "my-vm - H100-SXM5-80GB (CANADA-1)"

If no VMs are available, you'll see "No active VMs available"

VM Requirements

Eligible VMs

VM must be in ACTIVE state

VM must be fully operational and responsive

VM should not be under heavy load during snapshot creation

VM must have completed initial setup and configuration

Snapshot Naming

Naming Requirements

Naming Best Practices

Validation Feedback

Advanced Options

Click "Show advanced options" to access additional configuration settings:

Description Field

Documentation

Snapshot Description

Optional text area for snapshot description

Helps identify the snapshot's purpose

Useful for team collaboration and documentation

No character limit enforced in UI

Supports detailed documentation of snapshot contents

Best Practices

Description Content

Include snapshot purpose and contents

Document software versions and configurations

Note any special considerations for restoration

Include contact information for questions

Document dependencies and requirements

Create as Image Option

Image Creation

Image Benefits

Use Cases

Snapshot as Deployment Template

Toggle switch to create snapshot as an image

Images can be used for future VM deployments

Appears in boot source options during VM creation

Useful for standardizing environments across team

Creation Process Details

Snapshot Creation Workflow

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

Creation Process Monitoring

Progress Tracking

Error Handling

Success Confirmation

Snapshot Creation Timing

Optimal Creation Windows

Low Activity Periods

Best Times for Snapshots

During low VM activity or maintenance windows

Outside of peak application usage hours

Between batch processing jobs

During scheduled maintenance periods

Avoid High Load

Times to Avoid

During heavy computational workloads

Peak user activity periods

During backup or synchronization operations

System update or installation processes

Performance Considerations

VM Performance Impact

Duration Estimates

Resource Optimization

Snapshot Storage and Costs

Storage Optimization

Cost Management

Storage Costs

Cost Optimization

Budget Planning

Billing Information

Rate: $0.1 per TB per hour (€0.1 per TB per hour | ₹10 per TB per hour)

Billing Method: Hourly based on actual snapshot size

Compression: Snapshots are compressed to reduce costs

No Transfer Costs: No charges for snapshot creation or restoration

Troubleshooting Snapshot Creation

Common Creation Issues

VM State Issues

Account Issues

Resource Issues

Technical Issues

VM Not Available

Problem: No VMs available for snapshotting

Solution: Ensure at least one VM is in ACTIVE state

Verification: Check VM status in dashboard

Prevention: Maintain VMs in operational state

Error Resolution

Identify Issue

Review error messages carefully

Check VM status and health

Verify account and credit status

Assess current system load

Apply Solution

Address specific error conditions

Wait for VM to reach stable state if needed

Add credits or complete profile as required

Retry during optimal conditions

Verify Success

Monitor snapshot creation progress

Verify snapshot appears in list

Check snapshot status reaches "Success"

Test snapshot accessibility

Prevent Recurrence

Document successful procedures

Plan optimal timing for future snapshots

Monitor account and resource status

Establish regular snapshot schedule

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Step-by-Step Creation Process#

Basic Configuration#

Virtual Machine Selection#

Snapshot Naming#

Advanced Options#

Description Field#

Create as Image Option#

Creation Process Details#

Snapshot Creation Workflow#

Creation Process Monitoring#

Snapshot Creation Timing#

Optimal Creation Windows#

Performance Considerations#

Snapshot Storage and Costs#

Storage Optimization#

Cost Management#

Troubleshooting Snapshot Creation#

Common Creation Issues#

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