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Version: v2.0.0

Create Volume Snapshot

Volume Snapshot of Virtual Machine​

Volume Snapshots capture the current state of a volume at a specific point in time, ensuring data integrity and providing a reliable solution for backup and recovery. These snapshots allow you to quickly restore your volume to its exact state at the time of creation, helping to recover from accidental deletion, corruption, or system failures.

With Cuemby Cloud, you can easily create and manage volume snapshots through an intuitive interface, ensuring your data remains secure and consistent. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a volume snapshot step-by-step.

Creating a Volume Snapshot of Block Storage​

  • From the left-hand menu, click on the Snapshots tab.
  • You will be redirected to the Snapshots page. Go to the Volume Snapshot tab.

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  • To create a snapshot, click on the Create Snapshot icon located inside the modal of the Instances page. This will open the Snapshot creation page.

Assign to a Project​

  • Assign the snapshot to one of your projects to organize and manage resources effectively.

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Choose a Location

  • Select the data center location where your server will be physically hosted.
  • Choose from the available locations listed.

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Choose Instance or Volume​

  • From the Instances or Volume list, select the virtual machine for which you want to create a snapshot.

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Choose Snapshot Name​

  • Provide a unique Snapshot Name for your instance snapshot to identify it easily in your dashboard.

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Create Snapshot​

  • Review your configuration and click on Create.

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Conclusion​

By following this guide, you can easily create and manage instance snapshots on Cuemby Cloud. Snapshots provide a reliable way to back up your virtual machines, ensuring data consistency and enabling quick recovery in case of failures or accidental changes. For further assistance, refer to the Cuemby Cloud documentation or reach out to support.