Snapshots

The Snapshot feature allows you to create an instant copy of a system at a certain point in time. This enables you to recover that specific state of the virtual machine prior to changes, upgrades or other events.

Create a Snapshot

1. Select the virtual machine or vApp, and open its properties.

2. Open the menu ALL ACTIONS -> Snapshot -> Create Snapshot.

   

3. In the Create Snapshot window, select the options and read the message regarding the removal of any other existing snapshot (only one Snapshot is supported at a time, by default).

   Create Snapshot
   Snapshot the memory of the virtual machine	The inclusion of RAM memory status in the snapshot is optional. If selected, you must allocate disk space equal to the VM’s RAM usage.
   Quiesce the guest file system (Requires installed VMware Tools)	Prepares the file system for backup by flushing buffers and caches. Requires VMware Tools installed in the Guest OS.

4. Select the desired options, and click CREATE.

note

The Equinix Hybrid Cloud Portal supports only one snapshot per VM. Snapshots cannot be taken of virtual machines with connected data volumes (this is a limitation of the tool).

Reverse or Delete a Snapshot

1. Select the desired virtual machine and open its properties.

2. Open the menu ALL ACTIONS -> Snapshot and its submenu to choose the desired option.