Backup storage

VMmanager KVM has a built-in backup system that allows to back up the control panel and virtual machines.

This article describes how to create a backup storage in VMmanager.

Creating a backup storage

Navigate to Backups →  Storages →  Add to add a new storage.

The process includes two steps:

Step 1. Select a storage type.

Step 2. Configure the storage.

Creating a local storage for backup copies

Select "Local storage" in the Type field. 

• Name;
• Path to archive — enter the location of the backup copies;
• Find backup copies — select the checkbox to find the backup copies in the storage and import the LST-files into VMmanager. The search is made based on readme-files.

Creating an FTP-storage for backup copies

Select "FTP" in the Type field.

• Name;
• URL — enter the URL as follows <FTP server URL>/<FTP directory>. Where <FTP server address> is the IP-address or domain name without the protocol. By default, the standard port 21 is used. Otherwise enter it colon (:) separated E.g.: 192.192.192.1:2121;
• User — enter the FTP-user login;
• Password;
• Find backup copies — select the checkbox to find the backup copies in the storage and import the LST-files into VMmanager. The search is made based on readme-files.