⁠7.8. Creating an Instance Snapshot

This procedure details the steps involved in creating a snapshot based on a running instance using the Dashboard. This may be done for backup purposes or for creating a base image to create other instances from after applying some customization to it.
To create a snapshot, a running instance must be available.
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Procedure 7.8. Creating a Snapshot using the Dashboard

  1. Log in to the Dashboard.
  2. In the Project tab, click on Instances under the Manage Compute menu.
  3. Click the Create Snapshot button on the row associated with the instance that you want to create a snapshot. The Create Snapshot dialog is displayed.
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    Create Snapshot

    Figure 7.10. Instances: Create Snapshot

  4. Enter a descriptive name for your snapshot in the Snapshot Name field.
  5. Click the Create Snapshot to create the snapshot.
  6. The Images & Snapshots screen is displayed. Your new snapshot will appear in the Image Snapshots table.
You have successfully created a snapshot of your instance which can be used to restore instance state or as a basis for spawning new instances.
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