diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-asia.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-asia.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-asia.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-asia.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-au.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-au.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-au.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-au.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ca.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ca.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ca.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ca.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-gb.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-gb.md
index 8f00564365a..e044fe08c09 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-gb.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-gb.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
-excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel or via OpenStack
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ie.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ie.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ie.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-ie.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-sg.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-sg.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-sg.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-sg.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-us.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-us.md
index b58f2b7ad81..d229b39f085 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-us.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.en-us.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: Backing up an instance
excerpt: Find out how to back up a Public Cloud instance in the OVHcloud Control Panel
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objective
You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order to automate your instance backups. Backups can be used to restore your instance to a previous state or to create a new, identical instance.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
- A [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
+- OpenStack CLI. Use [our guide to know how to prepare the environment to use the OpenStack API](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api). (optional)
## Instructions
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ You can create a single backup of an instance or configure a schedule in order t
> This option is only available through a **Cold Snapshot** for Metal instances. During this process, the Metal instance will be switched to rescue-mode, and once the backup is performed, the instance will reboot back to normal mode.
>
-Log in to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), go to the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
-
-Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create a backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Enter a name for the backup on the next page. Take note of the pricing information and click on `Confirm`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-It is not possible to track the progress of the backup in real time, however, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status will be displayed as "Backup in progress" during the process.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Two types of backup are available:
+>
+> - Local: A local backup is stored in the same region as your instance.
+> - Distant: A distant backup automatically creates a copy of the local backup in a different region of your choice.
+>
+> Each backup is billed separately — the distant backup will be charged based on the storage pricing of the selected remote region.
+>
+> Currently, creating a distant backup is not available through the OVHcloud Control Panel. You can only perform this action via the OVHcloud API or OpenStack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via the OVHcloud Control Panel
+>>
+>> Log in to [OVHcloud customer area](/links/manager), access the `Public Cloud`{.action} section and select the relevant Public Cloud project. Then click on `Instances`{.action} in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Enter a name for the backup. Review the pricing information and click `Confirm`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> It is not possible to monitor backup progress in real time. However, in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu, the status `Backup in progress` will be displayed during the process.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Once the backup is complete, it will be available in the `Instance Backup`{.action} section under **Compute** in the left-hand menu.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via the OVHcloud API
+>>
+>> Log in to the [OVHcloud API](/links/console) and use the following API call:
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Fill in the variables:
+>>
+>> - **instanceId**: The unique instance ID.
+>> - **regionName**: The region name where the source instance is located.
+>> - **serviceName**: The OVHcloud project ID.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optional)**: The remote region name where the distant backup will be stored.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optional)**: The name of the distant backup to create in the remote region.
+>> - **snapshotName**: The name of the snapshot (local backup) to create.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Only create a distant backup if the parameters related to the remote region (**distantRegionName** and **distantSnapshotName**) are provided.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Run the following command to display the list of instances:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Local backup
+>>
+>> Then run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Remote backup
+>>
+>> Run the following command after following the local backup step:
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh. glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id":"", "src_region":"", "dst_region":""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Click on the `Compute`{.action} menu on the left, then select `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Then click on the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button to the right of the instance line.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Fill in the backup name and press the `Create Snapshot`{.action} button.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Creating an automated backup of an instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> If you want to automate this functionality directly via OpenStack, you can create a Mistral workflow associated with a cron trigger.
+>
+
Click on the `...`{.action} button to the right of the instance and select `Create an automatic backup`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-ca.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-ca.md
index b927916929d..424a9d93d47 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-ca.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-ca.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: 'Sauvegarder une instance'
excerpt: 'Découvrez comment sauvegarder une instance Public Cloud depuis votre espace client OVHcloud'
-updated: 2025-04-28
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objectif
Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un planning afin d'automatiser les sauvegardes de vos instances. Les sauvegardes peuvent être utilisées pour restaurer votre instance à un état antérieur ou pour créer une nouvelle instance identique.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un plannin
- Avoir une instance [Public Cloud](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) dans votre compte OVHcloud.
- Être connecté à votre [espace client OVHcloud](/links/manager).
+- CLI OpenStack. Consultez notre guide « [Préparer l'environnement pour utiliser l'API OpenStack](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api) ». (optionnel)
## En pratique
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un plannin
> Cette option est uniquement disponible via un **Cold Snapshot** pour les instances Metal. L'instance Metal passera en mode rescue et, une fois la sauvegarde effectuée, l'instance sera redémarrée en mode normal.
>
-Connectez-vous à [l’espace client d’OVHcloud](/links/manager), accédez à la section `Public Cloud`{.action} et sélectionnez le projet Public Cloud concerné. Cliquez ensuite sur `Instances`{.action} dans le menu de gauche.
-
-Cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer un backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Renseignez un nom pour la sauvegarde sur la page suivante. Prenez connaissance des informations tarifaires et cliquez sur `Confirmer`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Il n'est pas possible de suivre la progression de la sauvegarde en temps réel. Cependant, dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche, le statut `Backup en cours` sera affiché pendant le processus.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Une fois la sauvegarde terminée, celle-ci sera disponible dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Deux types de sauvegardes sont disponibles :
+>
+> - Locale : Une sauvegarde locale est stockée dans la même région que votre instance.
+> - Distante : Une sauvegarde distante crée automatiquement une copie de la sauvegarde locale dans une autre région de votre choix.
+>
+> Chaque sauvegarde est facturée séparément. La sauvegarde distante sera facturée selon la tarification du stockage dans la région distante sélectionnée.
+>
+> Actuellement, la création d’une sauvegarde distante n’est pas disponible via l'espace client OVHcloud. Vous pouvez l’effectuer uniquement via l’API OVHcloud et Openstack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via l'espace client OVHcloud
+>>
+>> Connectez-vous à [l’espace client d’OVHcloud](/links/manager), accédez à la section `Public Cloud`{.action} et sélectionnez le projet Public Cloud concerné.
+>> Cliquez ensuite sur `Instances`{.action} dans le menu de gauche.
+>> Une fois sur la page des instances, cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer un backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde locale
+>>
+>> Renseignez un nom pour la sauvegarde. Prenez connaissance des informations tarifaires et cliquez sur `Confirmer`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> Il n'est pas possible de suivre la progression de la sauvegarde en temps réel. Cependant, vous pouvez consulter le statut de la sauvegarde dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** du menu de gauche, où l'état `Backup en cours` sera affiché pendant le processus.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Une fois la sauvegarde terminée, celle-ci sera disponible dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via l'API OVHcloud
+>>
+>> Authentifiez-vous sur [l'API OVHcloud](/links/console) et utilisez l'appel API suivant :
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Renseignez les variables :
+>>
+>> - **instanceId** : Identifiant unique de l’instance concernée.
+>> - **regionName** : Nom de la région où se situe l’instance source.
+>> - **serviceName** : Identifiant du projet OVHcloud.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optionnel)** : Nom de la région distante où le backup sera stocké.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optionnel)** : Nom du backup distant à créer dans la région distante.
+>> - **snapshotName** : Nom du snapshot (sauvegarde locale) à créer.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Ne créez un backup distant que si les paramètres relatifs à la région distante (**distantRegionName** et **distantSnapshotName**) sont renseignés.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Exécutez la commande suivante pour afficher la liste des instances :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde locale
+>>
+>> Exécutez ensuite la commande suivante pour créer une sauvegarde de votre instance :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde distante
+>>
+>> Exécutez la commande suivante après avoir suivi l'étape de la sauvegarde locale :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh.glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id": "", "src_region": "", "dst_region": ""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Cliquez sur le menu `Compute`{.action} à gauche puis sélectionnez `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Cliquez ensuite sur le bouton `Create Snapshot`{.action} situé à droite de la ligne correspondant à l’instance concernée.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Renseignez le nom du backup et appuyez sur le bouton `Create Snapshot`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Créer une sauvegarde automatisée d’une instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Si vous souhaitez automatiser cette fonctionnalité directement via OpenStack, vous pouvez créer un workflow Mistral associé à un cron trigger.
+>
+
Cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer une sauvegarde automatisée`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-fr.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-fr.md
index b927916929d..93e7c176911 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-fr.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance/guide.fr-fr.md
@@ -1,9 +1,23 @@
---
title: 'Sauvegarder une instance'
-excerpt: 'Découvrez comment sauvegarder une instance Public Cloud depuis votre espace client OVHcloud'
-updated: 2025-04-28
+excerpt: 'Découvrez comment sauvegarder une instance Public Cloud depuis votre espace client OVHcloud ou via OpenStack'
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
+
+
## Objectif
Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un planning afin d'automatiser les sauvegardes de vos instances. Les sauvegardes peuvent être utilisées pour restaurer votre instance à un état antérieur ou pour créer une nouvelle instance identique.
@@ -14,6 +28,7 @@ Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un plannin
- Avoir une instance [Public Cloud](/links/public-cloud/public-cloud) dans votre compte OVHcloud.
- Être connecté à votre [espace client OVHcloud](/links/manager).
+- CLI OpenStack. Consultez notre guide « [Préparer l'environnement pour utiliser l'API OpenStack](/pages/public_cloud/public_cloud_cross_functional/prepare_the_environment_for_using_the_openstack_api) ». (optionnel)
## En pratique
@@ -23,26 +38,119 @@ Vous pouvez créer une sauvegarde unique d'une instance ou configurer un plannin
> Cette option est uniquement disponible via un **Cold Snapshot** pour les instances Metal. L'instance Metal passera en mode rescue et, une fois la sauvegarde effectuée, l'instance sera redémarrée en mode normal.
>
-Connectez-vous à [l’espace client d’OVHcloud](/links/manager), accédez à la section `Public Cloud`{.action} et sélectionnez le projet Public Cloud concerné. Cliquez ensuite sur `Instances`{.action} dans le menu de gauche.
-
-Cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer un backup`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Renseignez un nom pour la sauvegarde sur la page suivante. Prenez connaissance des informations tarifaires et cliquez sur `Confirmer`{.action}.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Il n'est pas possible de suivre la progression de la sauvegarde en temps réel. Cependant, dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche, le statut `Backup en cours` sera affiché pendant le processus.
-
-{.thumbnail}
-
-Une fois la sauvegarde terminée, celle-ci sera disponible dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche.
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Deux types de sauvegardes sont disponibles :
+>
+> - Locale : Une sauvegarde locale est stockée dans la même région que votre instance.
+> - Distante : Une sauvegarde distante crée automatiquement une copie de la sauvegarde locale dans une autre région de votre choix.
+>
+> Chaque sauvegarde est facturée séparément. La sauvegarde distante sera facturée selon la tarification du stockage dans la région distante sélectionnée.
+>
+> Actuellement, la création d’une sauvegarde distante n’est pas disponible via l'espace client OVHcloud. Vous pouvez l’effectuer uniquement via l’API OVHcloud et Openstack.
+>
-{.thumbnail}
+> [!tabs]
+> Via l'espace client OVHcloud
+>>
+>> Connectez-vous à [l’espace client d’OVHcloud](/links/manager), accédez à la section `Public Cloud`{.action} et sélectionnez le projet Public Cloud concerné.
+>> Cliquez ensuite sur `Instances`{.action} dans le menu de gauche.
+>> Une fois sur la page des instances, cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer un backup`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde locale
+>>
+>> Renseignez un nom pour la sauvegarde. Prenez connaissance des informations tarifaires et cliquez sur `Confirmer`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> Il n'est pas possible de suivre la progression de la sauvegarde en temps réel. Cependant, vous pouvez consulter le statut de la sauvegarde dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** du menu de gauche, où l'état `Backup en cours` sera affiché pendant le processus.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Une fois la sauvegarde terminée, celle-ci sera disponible dans la section `Instance Backup`{.action} sous la rubrique **Compute** dans le menu de gauche.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+> Via l'API OVHcloud
+>>
+>> Authentifiez-vous sur [l'API OVHcloud](/links/console) et utilisez l'appel API suivant :
+>>
+>> > [!api]
+>> >
+>> > @api {v1} /cloud POST /cloud/project/{serviceName}/region/{regionName}/instance/{instanceId}/snapshot
+>> >
+>>
+>> Renseignez les variables :
+>>
+>> - **instanceId** : Identifiant unique de l’instance concernée.
+>> - **regionName** : Nom de la région où se situe l’instance source.
+>> - **serviceName** : Identifiant du projet OVHcloud.
+>> - **distantRegionName (optionnel)** : Nom de la région distante où le backup sera stocké.
+>> - **distantSnapshotName (optionnel)** : Nom du backup distant à créer dans la région distante.
+>> - **snapshotName** : Nom du snapshot (sauvegarde locale) à créer.
+>>
+>> > [!primary]
+>> >
+>> > Ne créez un backup distant que si les paramètres relatifs à la région distante (**distantRegionName** et **distantSnapshotName**) sont renseignés.
+>> >
+>>
+> Via OpenStack
+>>
+>> Exécutez la commande suivante pour afficher la liste des instances :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server list
+>>
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> | aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
+>> +--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
+>> ```
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde locale
+>>
+>> Exécutez ensuite la commande suivante pour créer une sauvegarde de votre instance :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+>> /// details | Sauvegarde distante
+>>
+>> Exécutez la commande suivante après avoir suivi l'étape de la sauvegarde locale :
+>>
+>> ```bash
+>> $ openstack workflow execution create ovh.glance.glance_download '{"src_image_id": "", "src_region": "", "dst_region": ""}'
+>> ```
+>>
+>> ///
+>>
+> Via Horizon
+>>
+>> Cliquez sur le menu `Compute`{.action} à gauche puis sélectionnez `Instances`{.action}.
+>> Cliquez ensuite sur le bouton `Create Snapshot`{.action} situé à droite de la ligne correspondant à l’instance concernée.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
+>> Renseignez le nom du backup et appuyez sur le bouton `Create Snapshot`{.action}.
+>>
+>> {.thumbnail}
+>>
### Créer une sauvegarde automatisée d’une instance
+> [!primary]
+>
+> Si vous souhaitez automatiser cette fonctionnalité directement via OpenStack, vous pouvez créer un workflow Mistral associé à un cron trigger.
+>
+
Cliquez sur le bouton `...`{.action} à droite de l'instance et sélectionnez `Créer une sauvegarde automatisée`{.action}.
{.thumbnail}
@@ -99,4 +207,4 @@ Découvrez comment utiliser les sauvegardes pour cloner ou restaurer des instanc
[Créer / restaurer un serveur virtuel a partir d’une sauvegarde](/pages/public_cloud/compute/create_restore_a_virtual_server_with_a_backup)
-Échangez avec notre [communauté d'utilisateurs](/links/community).
+Échangez avec notre [communauté d'utilisateurs](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
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diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-asia.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-asia.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-asia.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-asia.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-au.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-au.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-au.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-au.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ca.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ca.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ca.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ca.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-gb.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-gb.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-gb.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-gb.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ie.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ie.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ie.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-ie.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-sg.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-sg.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-sg.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-sg.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-us.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-us.md
index 6439cbbd3b3..458e44009fc 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-us.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.en-us.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: Downloading and transferring an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another
excerpt: Find out how to download and transfer an instance backup from one OpenStack region to another while preserving the configuration and state of the instance
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objective
@@ -25,24 +25,10 @@ You will also need a [Public Cloud instance](/links/public-cloud/compute) in you
## Instructions
-### Create a backup
-
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Next, run the following command to create a backup of your instance:
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> If you need to create a backup with OpenStack, please refer to this dedicated guide on how to [backup an instance.](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance)
+>
### Download the backup
@@ -161,4 +147,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Go further
-Join our [community of users](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Join our [community of users](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-ca.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-ca.md
index 6ef99f4a2d5..932c27a3179 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-ca.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-ca.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: "Télécharger et transférer la sauvegarde d'une instance d'une région OpenStack à une autre"
excerpt: "Découvrez comment télécharger et transférer une sauvegarde d'instance d'une région OpenStack à une autre tout en préservant la configuration et l'état de l'instance"
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objectif
@@ -24,23 +24,10 @@ Vous aurez également besoin d’une [instance Public Cloud](/links/public-cloud
## En pratique
-### Créer une sauvegarde
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Exécutez ensuite la commande suivante pour créer une sauvegarde de votre instance :
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> Si vous devez créer une sauvegarde avec OpenStack, veuillez vous référer à [notre guide dédié](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance) pour savoir comment sauvegarder une instance.
+>
### Télécharger la sauvegarde
@@ -159,4 +146,4 @@ $ openstack server create --key-name SSHKEY --flavor 98c1e679-5f2c-4069-b4da-4a4
## Aller plus loin
-Échangez avec notre [communauté d'utilisateurs](/links/community).
\ No newline at end of file
+Échangez avec notre [communauté d'utilisateurs](/links/community).
diff --git a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-fr.md b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-fr.md
index 6ef99f4a2d5..b7c3e65907f 100644
--- a/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-fr.md
+++ b/pages/public_cloud/compute/transfer_instance_backup_from_one_datacentre_to_another/guide.fr-fr.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
---
title: "Télécharger et transférer la sauvegarde d'une instance d'une région OpenStack à une autre"
excerpt: "Découvrez comment télécharger et transférer une sauvegarde d'instance d'une région OpenStack à une autre tout en préservant la configuration et l'état de l'instance"
-updated: 2024-12-03
+updated: 2025-10-14
---
## Objectif
@@ -24,23 +24,10 @@ Vous aurez également besoin d’une [instance Public Cloud](/links/public-cloud
## En pratique
-### Créer une sauvegarde
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server list
-
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| ID | Name | Status | Networks | Image Name |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-| aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa | Server 1 | ACTIVE | Ext-Net=51.xxx.xxx.xxx, 2001:41d0:xxx:xxxx::xxxx | Ubuntu 16.04 |
-+--------------------------------------+-----------+--------+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
-```
-
-Exécutez ensuite la commande suivante pour créer une sauvegarde de votre instance :
-
-```bash
-$ openstack server image create --name snap_server1 aa7115b3-83df-4375-b2ee-19339041dcfa
-```
+> [primary]
+>
+> Si vous devez créer une sauvegarde avec OpenStack, veuillez vous référer à [notre guide dédié](/pages/public_cloud/compute/save_an_instance) pour savoir comment sauvegarder une instance.
+>
### Télécharger la sauvegarde