> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage.md).

# Block Storage

Provision and manage IONOS CLOUD Block Storage for Dedicated Core Servers, vCPU Servers, and Cloud Cubes, including images, snapshots, and IaaS storage volumes.

With <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> Block Storage, you can quickly provision Dedicated Core Servers, vCPU Servers, Cloud Cubes, and other Infrastructure-as-a-Service ([<mark style="color:blue;">IaaS</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#iaas)) offerings. Refer to our user guides and FAQs to support your hosting needs.

Block Storage also supports images and snapshots. Images are further classified into public and private images. <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud</code> contains a collection of different types of public images that can be instantly used or you can also upload your private images through the [<mark style="color:blue;">File Transfer Protocol (FTP)</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#file-transfer-protocol-ftp). You can also create snapshots of provisioned block storages and in turn, use them for storage purposes.

## Product Overview

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Block Storage</strong></mark></td><td>Learn about the <code class="expression">space.vars.ionos_cloud</code> Block Storage solution to store and manage large data in the cloud, which also supports images and snapshot features.</td><td><a href="/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/overview.md">Overview</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>How-Tos</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to set user privileges, set up and manage Block Storage through the DCD.</td><td><a href="/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/how-tos.md">How-Tos</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Developer Tools

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Block Storage Cloud API</strong></mark></td><td>Access the Cloud API documentation for Block Storage.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/cloud-api-v6/volumes/">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/cloud-api-v6/volumes/</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Block Storage SDKs</strong></mark></td><td>Interact with the Block Storage API using SDKs.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Config Management Tools</strong></mark></td><td>Explore configuration management tools compatible with Block Storage.</td><td><a href="https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home#tools">https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sdk-tools-home#tools</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>FAQ</strong></mark></td><td>Get answers to the most commonly encountered questions about Block Storage.</td><td><a href="/cloud/backup-and-storage/block-storage/block-storage-faqs.md">FAQ</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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