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VM Snapshots

Instance snapshots capture the current state of a VM, including configuration and data, at a specific point in time. Use them for backup, disaster recovery, and testing.

  • From the left-hand menu, click SnapshotsInstances Snapshot tab.
  • Click Take Snapshot or the + icon.
  1. Location: select the data center.
  2. Project: assign to a project.
  3. Instance: select the VM to snapshot.
  4. Snapshot Name: provide a unique name.
  5. Create: Billing: Hourly only, Fixed Prorata rule. Click Take Snapshot.

See also: Volume Snapshots, Backups