Snapshots & Backups

Snapshots

Snapshots are Proxmox recovery points for a guest. Portal can create, list, roll back and delete snapshots when the Site role allows it.

1. Open a VM or container.
2. Select Snapshots.
3. Enter a snapshot name.
4. For supported QEMU guests, choose whether to include RAM state.
5. Create the snapshot and wait for the command to complete.

Backups

Portal operates Proxmox-native backups against storage already configured in your Proxmox environment. Backup data remains on that customer-configured storage; Portal does not become the backup repository.

• Choose an eligible backup storage target.
• Select the supported Proxmox backup mode.
• Start an on-demand backup and follow command progress.
• Review backup history and available archives for the guest.
• Delete or restore a supported archive when authorised.

Recommended recovery practice

• Use snapshots for short-lived change protection, not as a substitute for backups.
• Keep production backups on resilient storage appropriate to your recovery requirements.
• Test restores periodically rather than assuming an archive is usable.
• Confirm adequate free storage before large backup operations.