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Snapshot

Create a recovery point before an important change

A snapshot records a disk's state at a particular moment. If a change goes wrong, start again from that point.

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Disk recovery pointsExample
Stable state08:00
Before an upgrade11:30
Upgrade completed11:40
Now12:10

The service failed after an upgrade. Choose the right snapshot and restore the disk.

How it works

A snapshot before every major change

Four straightforward steps to ensure you can return to the same point if a change fails.

  1. Take a snapshot

    Give the disk snapshot a clear name, such as “Before upgrade”. You can also snapshot several disks together under one name.

  2. Make the change

    Perform upgrades, configuration changes or other risky work with greater confidence.

  3. If it fails, roll back

    Restore the snapshot. The disk status changes to Restoring and its data returns to the captured point.

  4. If it works, clean up

    Delete snapshots you no longer need to keep the list organized.

Comparison

Snapshot or backup?

Use both together; their purposes differ.

Snapshot

Before a change
  • Captures the disk state at one point in time.
  • Suitable for important short-term changes.
  • Restores the same disk to that point.

Backup

Data protection
  • Keeps a separate copy of data.
  • Protects against corruption or accidental deletion.
  • Can also be used to create a new server.

For a separate data copy and restoration, see the Backup page. Learn more about backups

Tips

Before restoring

Know how the service behaves to avoid surprises.

  • Only one operation, such as restore or delete, can run on a disk at a time, and the disk must be Active.
  • For a server's main disk, the server must be running or stopped and ready, not in the middle of another operation.
  • Take snapshots yourself in the panel whenever needed. Remember to capture one before important changes.
Features

What is included

The main capabilities of Snapshot at a glance.

  • Create a snapshot

    Take a snapshot of your chosen disk in a few clicks.

  • View status

    View each snapshot's status and details in the panel.

  • Restore

    Restore the snapshot to the same disk to return it to the captured state.

Use cases

Who it is for

  • Before an upgrade
  • Test changes
  • Restore disks
User guide forSnapshot
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Services commonly used alongside Snapshot.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you start

What problem does Snapshot solve?

Software upgrades and important changes can cause problems. Without a recovery point, returning to the previous state is difficult.

What is Snapshot suitable for?

Snapshot supports use cases such as Before an upgrade, Test changes, Restore disks. The right choice depends on your project's technical and operational requirements.

How do I get started with Snapshot?

Read the product guide and estimate costs in the calculator, then create the service in your chosen project in the client panel.

Get started with Snapshot

Register, estimate costs before provisioning and pay hourly for the time you use the service.

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