How to Create Backup of Volume?

Backup of a volume refers to a complete copy of the volume's data that is stored in a separate location from where snapshot is saved.

Step 1

Log in to the xconnect portal. (opens in a new tab)

Step 2

Under the Project tab, open the Volumes tab and click on Volumes.

Step 3

To create a backup of a volume, click on the "More Options" arrow for the volume. This will provide additional actions specific to that volume.

Click on the "Create Backup" button.

Step 4

Enter the following parameters:

Backup Name: Specify a name for the backup.

Description: Optionally, provide a brief description for the backup. (For e.g., Vol_1 Backup Description)

Optionally, In the Backup Snapshot section, you can select a snapshot of a particular volume to create a backup of that snapshot.

To finalize the process click Create Volume Backup.

Once you have created a backup of a volume, you can easily locate it in the Project tab, open the Volumes tab, and click on Backup.