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=Overview=
=Overview=
This is the procedure to [[Linux_Virtualization_Concepts#KVM_Virtual_Machine_Snapshot|snapshot a KVM virtual machine]]. It consists in taking snapshots of its XML definition and performing snapshots of all its storage devices.


=Create a Snapshot Image=
=Create a Snapshot Image=

Revision as of 17:29, 4 July 2017

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Overview

This is the procedure to snapshot a KVM virtual machine. It consists in taking snapshots of its XML definition and performing snapshots of all its storage devices.

Create a Snapshot Image


If the virtual machine has more than one storage device attached, they all must be snapshot at the same time to produce a consistent snapshot that can be reverted to.

Procedure

Shutdown the Target Guest

virsh shutdown <vm-name>

Identify all Storage Devices

virsh dumpxml <vm-name>

Look for <disk> definitions. The disk definition specifies the source and the format of the virtual storage device. Example:

<disk type='file' device='disk'>
    <driver name='qemu' type='qcow2'/>
    <source file='/main-storage-pool/appproxy.qcow2'/>
    ...
</disk>

Snapshot Each Storage Device

qemu-img snapshot -c /main-storage-pool/appproxy.qcow2 /tmp/snapshot

Restore from Snapshot