Volume Snapshot and Backup

This guide explains how to create snapshots and perform backups for volumes in the Block Storage service.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have:

• Access to the SkyAtlas Cloud.
• Choose a volume for the operations.
• If you don't have a volume, follow volume operations to create one.

Volume Snapshot Creation

List Volumes

Navigate to Volumes section in the Dashboard.

Choose Volume and Open Actions Menu

Select the volume for which you want to create a snapshot and open the actions menu. In the actions menu, select "Create Snapshot"

Provide Snapshot Details

Provide necessary details for the snapshot, such as snapshot name and description.

Confirm and Create Snapshot

Click "Create Snapshot" to confirm and initiate the snapshot creation. From the volume details screen, review the list of snapshots.

List Snapshots

Navigate to the Snapshots section in the Dashboard. List and review all snapshots.

Snapshot Deletion

Navigate to the Snapshots section in the Dashboard. List and review all snapshots. Delete unnecessary snapshots.

Volume Backup Creation

List Volumes

Navigate to Volumes section in the Dashboard.

Choose Volume and Open Actions Menu

Select the volume for which you want to create a backup and open the actions menu. In the actions menu, select "Create Backup."

Provide Backup Details

Provide necessary details for the backup, such as backup name and description.

Confirm and Create Backup

Click "Create Backup" to confirm and start the backup process.

List Backups

Navigate to the Backups section in the Dashboard. List and review all backups.

Backup Deletion

Navigate to the Backups section in the Dashboard. List and review all backups. Delete unnecessary backups.

Conclusion

You have successfully created snapshots and performed backups for volumes in the Block Storage service.