Update Snapshots

Once the Snapshot for a storage in the data center is successfully created, you can update your snapshots through the DCD.

To update your snapshots, follow these steps:

1. In the DCD, go to Menu > Storage & Backup > Images & Snapshots.

2. Select the tab in the Manage Images and Snapshots window.

3. Select the Snapshot name to update its details. You can update the following:

Meta Data

1. In the Meta Data tab, modify the following details:

• Name: Rename the snapshot, if required.

• OS Type: Select the appropriate operating system.

• Description: Add relevant details to help identify the snapshot.

• Live Vertical Scaling: Configure by setting Scale CPU, Scale RAM, Hotplug NICs, and Hotplug VirtIO based on your requirements.

• UEFI Support: Select Image is UEFI-compatible from the drop-down list if the image is UEFI-compatible.

2. Click Save to apply the configuration.

Result: The updates to the Snapshot Metadata will be saved.

Update Metadata of a Snapshot

Security

• Select the Security tab to view ownership information and manage snapshot access permissions.

  • Visible to Groups: Click Add Group to grant access to specific groups. To remove access, select a group and click Remove Group.

  • Visible to Users: You will see a list of users if you have already assigned valid permissions to a user.

Note: Select the 2-Factor Protected checkbox to secure a snapshot by only allowing access to users whose login is secured with 2-factor authentication.

Result: The changes are saved automatically.

Update Security details of a Snapshot