Back to DocsThe VirtFusion panel offers integrated backup system that lets you create complete disk copies, both on-demand and scheduled.
Backup vs Snapshot Difference
| Backup | Snapshot | |
|---|---|---|
| What saves | Complete disk copy | Instant disk state |
| When to use | Regular data protection | Before risky changes |
| Storage | Dedicated backup space | Same server storage |
| Restore | Complete restore | Complete restore |
Create On-Demand Backup
Server remains operational during backup creation. No need to shut it down.
- Access VirtFusion panel
- Select your server
- Go to Backups
- Click Create Backup
- Wait for completion (can take minutes depending on disk size)
Schedule Automatic Backups
- Go to Backups in panel
- Click Backup Schedule or Automatic Backups
- Configure frequency (daily, weekly)
- Set execution time (preferably night, low traffic)
- Set retention (how many backups to keep)
- Save
Restore from Backup
Restoring from backup completely overwrites current disk. All data on server after backup will be lost.
Restore takes a few minutes depending on backup size.
- Go to Backups
- Find backup to restore
- Click Restore
- Confirm operation
- Server restarts in restored system
Delete a Backup
Backups use space. Delete old ones you don't need anymore, especially if you've reached plan limit.
- Go to Backups
- Select backup to delete
- Click Delete
- Confirm
Limits and Notes
- Backups include only main disk. Additional disks might not be included
- Backup creation speed depends on data amount on disk
- Check maximum backup count available in your plan
- Backups don't replace off-server backup strategy (see Snapshots and Backups)
Download / Export Backup
VirtFusion doesn't natively support downloading backups to your computer. To export critical data on external system, use methods like rsync or mysqldump directly from server.
Guide: Snapshots and Backups
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