How to create a Codero Cloud snapshot

Scope

This article describes the steps required to create a snapshot of a Codero Cloud instance.

Snapshots are used to restore a cloud instance back to the exact state the instance was in at the time the snapshot was created. This means a snapshot can be used as a rudimentary form of backup. When a snapshot is applied, all files on the instance are in restored.

Cloud instances are only allowed 1 snapshot each. If you have previously created a snapshot, you will need to delete the existing snapshot before you can create a new one.

Requirements

An active Codero Cloud account
A previously created cloud instance.

Procedure

Log In

Log into your Codero Cloud account at https://portal.codero.com

List available servers

Lists all available cloud servers by clicking the small cloud icon from the Main Menu.

Display Control Options

If you do not see the Cloud control options (Start, Restart, ect., click the the downward pointing arrow located at the right of the cloud description.

Create Snapshot

Click the “Create Snapshot” icon. This will display the “Create a snapshot” form.

Title

Enter a title for the snapshot. The title should provide a very brief description of the current state of the cloud instance. After you’ve entered a title, click Create Snapshot

For this example, we’ve titled our snapshot “Fresh OS”

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Snapshot complete

Once the snapshot has completed, you will see the “Restore Snapshot” icon in the Cloud Control Options.

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