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Create a volume snapshot

  1. Identify the volume you want to snapshot.
    • Find the volume in the Volumes console. Go to Storage > Volumes. Find the volume in the list.
    • Find the volume associated with a virtual machine instance. Go to Compute > Instances and select the detail view for a given istance. Select the Volumes tab to view the associated volumes. Find the volume in the list.
  2. Select More > Data Protection > Create Snapshot.
  3. Provide a name for the snapshot.
  4. Select OK to create the snapshot.

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