Snapshot

Utho offers a snapshot feature to capture and manage point-in-time backups of your cloud server, providing options to take new snapshots, view current snapshots, and perform snapshot-related actions.

Take New Snapshot

To create a new snapshot of your cloud server:

1. Power Off Recommendation : It is recommended to power off your cloud server before taking a snapshot to ensure data consistency.
2. Snapshot Cost : Snapshots are charged based on the disk size used, at a rate of Rs. 4 per GB per month.

Taking a Live Snapshot

1. Click on “Take Live Snapshot” : Click the “Take Live Snapshot” option to initiate the live snapshot process.
2. Enter Snapshot Name : In the drawer that appears, provide a name for your snapshot in the input field labeled “Snapshot Name”.
3. Create Snapshot : Click the “Create” button to create the snapshot.

Snapshot Actions

Upon clicking “Create”, the snapshot will be generated and added to the snapshot table, displaying the following details:

• Snapshot Name : The name provided for the snapshot.
• Snapshot Size : The size of the snapshot.
• Created At : The timestamp indicating when the snapshot was created.
• Actions : Options to restore or delete the snapshot as needed.
  • Restore : Restore the cloud server to a previous state using a selected snapshot.
  • Delete : Remove unnecessary snapshots to manage storage efficiently.

Workflow

1. Take New Snapshot : Click on “Take New Snapshot” to capture a point-in-time backup of your cloud server’s current state.
2. Manage Snapshots : Once snapshots are created, manage them including restoring the server from a snapshot or deleting outdated snapshots.

Utho’s snapshot management feature ensures data protection and recovery options are readily available to maintain the integrity and availability of your cloud server.