How to create snapshots of a VM in Proxmox?

    A snapshot is a saved state of a virtual machine (VM) at a specific point in time. Snapshots allow you to quickly restore a VM to a previous state, making them useful for testing configurations, performing updates, or recovering from errors.

    Steps to create a snapshot of a VM in Proxmox

    1. Log in to the Proxmox web interface

    • Open a web browser and access the Proxmox web interface using your server’s IP address.
    • Enter your admin credentials to log in.

    2. Select the virtual machine

    • In the left sidebar, under the Datacenter, expand your node and select the VM you want to snapshot.

    3. Navigate to the "snapshots" tab

    • Click on the "Snapshots" tab located at the top of the VM management panel.

    4. Create a new snapshot

    To create a snapshot, follow these steps:

    1. Click on the "Take Snapshot" button.
    2. Enter a name for the snapshot (e.g., BeforeUpdate or PreMaintenance).
    3. (Optional) Add a description to provide more details about the snapshot’s purpose.
    4. Click "Take Snapshot" to start the process.
    • Proxmox will briefly pause the VM while taking the snapshot. The duration depends on the size of the VM.


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