How to Restore a Snapshot

Overview

Restoring a snapshot in Utho Cloud allows you to revert a cloud server to a previous state as captured by a snapshot. This feature is useful when you want to undo changes, recover from a failure, or revert to a stable configuration. Restoring a snapshot will replace the current state of your cloud server with the exact state it was in when the snapshot was taken.

1. Login to Utho Cloud Platform

• Visit the Utho Cloud Platform’s Login page.
• Enter your credentials and click Login .
• If you are not registered yet, sign up here .

2. Navigate to Snapshot Listing Page

• Once logged in, go to the Snapshot Listing Page or click here.
• On this page, you will see a list of all the snapshots created for your cloud servers.

3. Initiate Snapshot Restoration

• In the Snapshot Listing Page, locate the snapshot you want to restore.

• Click the Restore button next to the desired snapshot.

  

4. Confirm Snapshot Restoration

• After clicking the Restore button, a confirmation popup will appear, warning you about the consequences of restoring the snapshot. Important: When you restore a snapshot, the current state of your cloud server will be overwritten with the state of the server when the snapshot was taken. All changes made after the snapshot was created will be lost.

• Click OK in the confirmation popup to confirm the restoration process.

  

5. Snapshot Restoration Process

• Once you confirm, the snapshot restoration process will begin. During the restoration:
  • Your cloud server will be reverted to the exact state it was in at the time the snapshot was taken.
  • Any data, configurations, or files created after the snapshot will be lost.
  • The server will undergo a restart or reconfiguration as necessary to apply the snapshot.
• You will be notified with a success message once the restoration is completed.

What Happens When You Restore a Snapshot

Restoring a snapshot will replace the current server state with the one stored in the snapshot. This means:

• Any changes, configurations, or data added after the snapshot was taken will be lost.
• The server will be returned to the exact state it was in when the snapshot was created, including installed applications, settings, and files.
• It’s recommended to backup any critical data before restoring a snapshot if you wish to preserve recent changes.

Conclusion

Restoring a snapshot in Utho Cloud is a straightforward process that allows you to revert your cloud server to a known, stable state. By following these steps, you can ensure that your server is returned to a desired configuration, especially in cases of system failure or errors. Just be cautious, as restoring a snapshot will overwrite any changes made after the snapshot’s creation.