"Snapshots Management"

The Snapshots page allows you to create point-in-time backups of your virtual machines, restore them to create new VMs, and manage your backup history.

The snapshots dashboard provides key statistics and management capabilities:

Snapshot Statistics

System Overview

Total Snapshots: Number of snapshots in the selected region

Total Storage: Combined storage used by all snapshots

Available VMs: Number of active VMs that can be snapshotted

Restorable: Number of snapshots with SUCCESS/available status

Regional Management

Region-Based Organization

Snapshots are organized by region

Use region dropdown to filter snapshots by location

Only snapshots and VMs in selected region are displayed

Snapshots are region-specific and cannot be moved between regions

Region Filtering

Snapshots are organized by geographic region for optimal management:

US-1 Region

CANADA-1 Region

NORWAY-1 Region

United States

US-based snapshot storage

Low latency for US-based restoration

Compliance with US data regulations

Optimized for North American access

Snapshot Information Display

Each snapshot displays comprehensive information for effective management:

Basic Snapshot Details

Snapshot Identification

Status Information

Source VM Information

Storage and Size Information

Storage Efficiency

Optimized Storage

Snapshots use compression to reduce storage costs

Incremental data storage where possible

Deduplication for common data blocks

Optimized for fast restoration

Size Calculation

Storage Metrics

Size shown is actual storage used

Compressed and optimized size

May be smaller than original VM disk size

Storage costs based on actual snapshot size

Pagination and Navigation

The snapshots interface includes efficient navigation for large snapshot collections:

Page Display

6 snapshots displayed per page for optimal viewing

Navigation Controls

Previous/Next navigation buttons with direct page number selection

Pagination Logic

Pagination only appears when more than 6 snapshots exist

Responsive Design

Layout adapts for desktop and mobile viewing

Snapshot Organization

Chronological Ordering

Regional Grouping

Status Grouping

Time-Based Organization

Snapshots ordered by creation date

Newest snapshots displayed first

Easy identification of recent backups

Historical snapshot tracking

Profile Requirements

Snapshot Storage Costs

Snapshots incur storage costs based on the actual compressed size:

Snapshot Lifecycle Management

Creation to Deletion Workflow

Planning

Identify VMs that need regular backups

Plan snapshot frequency based on change rates

Consider retention policies for different types of data

Plan for compliance and regulatory requirements

Creation

Create snapshots during low-activity periods when possible

Use descriptive names that indicate purpose and date

Add descriptions for team collaboration and documentation

Monitor creation progress and verify completion

Management

Regular review of snapshot inventory

Verify snapshot integrity and restorability

Monitor storage costs and optimize retention

Document snapshot purposes and retention policies

Cleanup

Delete old snapshots based on retention policies

Remove snapshots that are no longer needed

Archive important snapshots for long-term retention

Monitor storage usage and optimize costs

Snapshot Retention Strategies

Daily Backups

Milestone Snapshots

Compliance Snapshots

Snapshot Operations

Available Actions

Create Snapshot

Backup Creation

Create point-in-time backups of VMs

Preserve complete VM state and data

Include custom configurations and software

Generate images for deployment templates

Restore Snapshot

VM Restoration

Create new VMs from snapshots

Restore complete environments instantly

Deploy multiple VMs from single snapshot

Cross-region restoration capabilities

Manage Snapshots

Lifecycle Management

View detailed snapshot information

Delete unnecessary snapshots

Monitor storage usage and costs

Organize snapshots for efficient management

Snapshot Status Monitoring

Multi-Region Snapshot Strategy

Cross-Region Considerations

Disaster Recovery Planning

Assess Requirements

Identify critical VMs requiring cross-region backup

Determine recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)

Plan for regional failover scenarios

Consider compliance and data residency requirements

Implement Strategy

Create snapshots in primary region for local recovery

Deploy VMs in secondary regions from snapshots when needed

Establish procedures for cross-region data synchronization

Test disaster recovery procedures regularly

Monitor and Maintain

Regular testing of cross-region restoration procedures

Monitor snapshot consistency across regions

Update disaster recovery plans based on changing requirements

Train team on disaster recovery procedures

Snapshot Best Practices

Operational Best Practices

Snapshot Timing

Naming and Documentation

Testing and Validation

Cost Management

Security Considerations

Data Protection

Snapshot Security

Snapshots contain complete VM data including sensitive information

Ensure proper access controls for snapshot management

Consider encryption for snapshots containing sensitive data

Monitor snapshot access and usage patterns

Compliance

Regulatory Requirements

Understand data retention requirements for your industry

Implement appropriate snapshot retention policies

Document snapshot handling procedures for audits

Ensure snapshot storage meets compliance requirements

Troubleshooting Snapshots

Common Issues

Creation Failures

Restoration Issues

Storage Concerns

Snapshot Creation Problems

VM State Issues: Ensure VM is in ACTIVE state

Storage Space: Verify sufficient storage quota

VM Load: Avoid snapshots during high VM activity

Account Status: Ensure account has sufficient credits

Region Filtering#

Snapshot Information Display#

Basic Snapshot Details#

Storage and Size Information#

Pagination and Navigation#

Navigation Features#

Snapshot Organization#

Profile Requirements#

Snapshot Storage Costs#

Snapshot Lifecycle Management#

Creation to Deletion Workflow#

Snapshot Retention Strategies#

Snapshot Operations#

Available Actions#

Snapshot Status Monitoring#

Multi-Region Snapshot Strategy#

Cross-Region Considerations#

Disaster Recovery Planning#

Snapshot Best Practices#

Operational Best Practices#

Security Considerations#

Troubleshooting Snapshots#

Common Issues#