Create & Restore

Instance Snapshots allow you to create a backup copy of a cloud instance at a specific time, as well as recover the instances in the event of a failure. These snapshots capture the entire state of an instance, and its disk data allows you to instance restoration or replication.

Create an Instance Snapshot:

1. Navigate to Compute > Instances

2. Select the Instance

Click on the three-dot (⋮) menu under the Action the column next to your desired instance.

3. Initiate Snapshots Creation

• Click on Create Snapshot from the dropdown menu.

• Snapshot Name: Enter a name following the naming conventions.

Note: The name should follow the rules listed below the Instance Name field.

4. Start Snapshot Creation

Start snapshot creation by clicking on the Create button. A visual progress bar shows your snapshot creation process status.

5. Monitor Snapshot Creation

• Navigate to Instance Snapshots in the Compute section.

• Once the status changes to AVAILABLE, you can use your snapshot.

This structured system helps you create fast backups for the instances with quick restoration capabilities.

Restoring Instance from Instance's Snapshot

Follow the steps below to create a new instance from an existing snapshot.

1. Navigate to Compute > Instance Snapshots

2. Select the Snapshot

Click on the three-dot (⋮) menu under the Action column next to your desired Snapshot.

3. Click on Create Instance from the dropdown menu.

4. Configure Instance Settings:

• Entre Instance Details

• Select Image: It will be the same as the original instance.

• Configure Storage: By default, the Disk Size will be taken from the original instance. You can modify it if needed.

• Choose Instance Type: It will automatically preselect the Instance Type from the original instance, but you can modify it accordingly.

• Networking & Security ( Defaults Applied )

• Configure Authentication: By default, the original key pair will be used. You can create a new key pair if needed.

5. Review & Launch

• Click on Launch Instance to begin the restoration process.

• Navigate to Compute > Instances to track the progress. Once the status changes to Running, your new instance is ready for use.

This allows you to recover the instances in the event of a failure. It can be the same instance as before because it captures the entire state of an instance.