proc_creating-snapshots-of-a-host.adoc

Creating snapshots of a host

You can use the Snapshot Management plugin to create snapshots of hosts.

Caution

Keeping more than three snapshots per host slows down the creation and rollback process. Consider deleting older snapshots when creating new ones.

Prerequisites

• You have installed the Snapshot Management plugin successfully. For more information, see [Installing_the_Snapshot_Management_plugin_{context}].

• Your host is running on VMware vSphere or Proxmox.

Procedure

1. In the {ProjectWebUI}, navigate to Hosts > All Hosts and select a host.

2. In the Snapshots card, click Create Snapshot.

3. Enter a Name.

4. Optional: Enter a Description.

5. Optional: In the Snapshot Mode field, select Memory if you want to include the RAM in your snapshot or Quiesce if you want to ensure the full state of the VM is written to disk before creating the snapshot.

6. Click Submit to create a snapshot.