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Configure automatic backups for a VM

In this tutorial you set up automatic backups for a VM so that restore points are created on a schedule, without manual work. You will also create a one-off backup to confirm everything works.

What you'll need​

  • A VM running inside your VDC.
  • Available Backup capacity in the VDC.

How backups work here​

Backups are incremental and use deduplication, so only changes are stored. Restore points draw from the VDC's Backup capacity. When that capacity is exhausted, the oldest restore points are removed automatically.

Step 1: Create a one-off backup​

  1. Open the VM and click Create backup.
  2. Add an optional description to identify the restore point.
  3. Confirm. The backup runs in the background and appears in the VM's backup list when it finishes.

Step 2: Schedule automatic backups​

  1. Open the backup job configuration.
  2. Select the VM (or VMs) to back up.
  3. Set the schedule (how often the job runs).
  4. Save the job. From now on, restore points are created automatically on that schedule.

Step 3: Restore when needed​

From the VM's backup list you can:

  • Revert the VM to a restore point.
  • List and download individual files from a backup.

What to do next​