Creation

List Snapshots #

1. Login to the QCloud customer portal.
2. Navigate to Providers >> OpenStack >> Storage >> Snapshots.
3. The listing page displays all existing snapshots with the following details:
   • Name – Snapshot name.
   • Status – Current status (e.g., Available, In Progress, or Error).
   • Created – Timestamp of snapshot creation.
   • Description – Optional description provided during snapshot creation.
   • Size (GB) – The allocated storage size.
   • Volume – The source volume from which the snapshot was created.
   • Actions – Available actions for managing snapshots.

After navigating to the Snapshots section, a list of existing snapshots is displayed. Use the filters or search bar to locate specific snapshots by name, status, or volume association.

Create Snapshot #

To create a new storage snapshot:

1. Click the Create Snapshot button.
2. Fill in the following details:
   • Source Volume ID – Select the volume for which the snapshot will be created.
   • Name – Enter a recognizable name for the snapshot.
   • Description (Optional) – Provide additional details about the snapshot’s purpose.
3. Click Create to initiate the process. The system will create the snapshot and display its status on the listing page.