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Revert VM Snapshot

The Revert VM Snapshot feature allows you to roll back your virtual machine (VM) to a previous saved state. This is especially useful if your VM encounters errors after software updates, misconfigurations, or unexpected failures.

This section explains how to revert to a previously created VM snapshot using the Cloud Management Portal.

When to Use This Feature​

You should consider reverting a VM snapshot when:

  • You want to undo recent changes or restore a known working state.

  • The VM has encountered issues after a system update or software installation.

  • You are testing configurations and need a clean rollback point.

Important:
Reverting a snapshot will overwrite the current state of the VM. Ensure any necessary data is backed up before proceeding.

1. Accessing the VM Snapshots Section :​

  • Log in to your Cloud Management Portal using your authorized credentials.

  • From the left navigation pane, go to:

    Compute → VM Snapshots

  • Here, you’ll find a list of all VM snapshots available under your account.

2. Locate the Desired Snapshot :​

  • Review the list and identify the VM snapshot you wish to revert.

  • Click the Revert VM Snapshot button in the Actions column next to the selected snapshot.

3. Stop the Associated Virtual Machine :​

Note:
Reverting is only allowed if the associated VM is in a stopped state.

  • If the VM is still running, navigate to the Compute > Instances section and stop the corresponding VM before continuing.

4. Confirm the Reversion :​

  • A confirmation dialog will appear with the message:
    “Are you sure you want to revert?”

  • Choose one of the following:

    • OK – Proceed with the snapshot revert.

    • Cancel – Abort the process and keep the current VM state.

5. Revert Process Execution :​

  • Once confirmed, the system will begin reverting the VM to the selected snapshot state.

  • The time taken may vary depending on the size and configuration of the VM.

6. Power On and Verify :​

After the revert operation is successfully completed:

  • Navigate back to Compute > Instances.

  • Start the VM.

  • Log in to the instance and verify that the system reflects the state captured at the time of the snapshot.