Backups

Instance Backups

Backups create copies of your instance’s data on a scheduled basis to protect against accidental deletions, software failures, or security threats. ZSoftly Public Cloud provides automated daily, weekly, or custom schedule backups.

Note

Automatic backups cost 20% of the virtual machine’s price.

Create a Backup Schedule

• From the left-hand menu, click Backups.
• Click Create Backups or the + icon.

Steps

1. Location: select the data center.
2. Project: assign to a project.
3. Instance: select the VM to back up.
4. Schedule: set backup frequency (intervals and time). Optionally click Take One Immediate to also take an immediate backup.
5. Create: Billing: Hourly only, Fixed Prorata rule. Click Create Backup.

Note

Screenshots coming.

See also: VM Snapshots, Volume Snapshots