The article explains the steps to backup CloudStack VMs with KVM as the hypervisor. Bobcares, as a part of our Server Management Service offers solutions to every KVM query that comes our way.

Options to Backup CloudStack VMs with KVM

We normally have a few options when performing backups of VMs using KVM as the hypervisor on CloudStack:

VM Snapshot and Clone

We can take snapshots of virtual machines using CloudStack. Snapshots document the state of a VM at a specific time. These snapshots can be used to copy the virtual machine or restore it to an earlier state. This can be done manually or scheduled using the UI of CloudStack.

Volume Snapshot

Snapshots of individual volumes connected to VMs are another feature offered by CloudStack in addition to VM snapshots. This can be helpful if we wish to backup particular data drives or block storage connected to a virtual machine.

Storage backup techniques

Some backup programs work with CloudStack and provide more sophisticated backup and restore features. These solutions frequently offer functions like centralized management, incremental backups, and cloud storage provider integration. Examples of such solutions include third-party backup software like Veeam, Acronis, or others.

Steps to Backup CloudStack VMs with KVM

1. Login to the CloudStack administration interface.

2. When creating a VM snapshot through the CloudStack interface, first choose the VM that we wish to back up.

3. When creating a snapshot for a volume, choose the precise volume.

4. The snapshots can be planned to take place at predetermined intervals based on the backup strategy. We can also omit this.

5. Through the CloudStack interface, we can restore a virtual machine or a volume from a snapshot as needed.

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Conclusion

To sum up, we can see the three options to back up the VMs using KVM as the hypervisor on CloudStack, along with the detailed steps from our Experts for the backup process.