Overview
The Volume Snapshot feature allows users to create point-in-time backups of persistent volumes. These snapshots serve as a safeguard, enabling users to restore volumes to their previous states in the event of accidental data loss, corruption, or system failure. This functionality is especially crucial in high-availability and mission-critical environments.
Use Cases
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Safeguarding root disks of virtual machines before OS upgrades.
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Creating backups before running intensive operations or applying configuration changes.
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Rapid disaster recovery using stored snapshots.
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Testing or cloning volumes in staging environments.
Navigation Path
Home > Compute > Volume Snapshot
The Volume Snapshot panel is accessible through the Compute module in the left navigation pane.
Snapshot Table View
| S. No | Option | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name & Company | The name of the volume (typically attached to a VM) and the associated user or company. |
| 2 | Type | Snapshot type – e.g., MANUAL (created by user), or AUTO (system scheduled if available). |
| 3 | Volume Name | Identifier of the volume from which the snapshot was taken (e.g., ROOT-4291). |
| 4 | Status | Indicates current snapshot state (e.g., Backed Up, In Progress, Failed). |
| 5 | Created Date | Timestamp when the snapshot was successfully created. |
| 6 | Actions | Quick action icons allow the user to perform snapshot management operations. Actions include: Create Volume, Create Template, Revert to Snapshot & Delete Volume Snapshot |
Quick Features
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Quick Search: Instantly filter snapshot entries by name or volume ID.
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Refresh: Reloads the snapshot list with updated status or new entries.
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Status Tags: Visually highlight the current snapshot state.