Snapshots
In general, a snapshot is the representation (read-only copy) of a storage volume or a VM at a point in time.
Name: A name assigned by your service provider, with the date and time of creation of the snapshot at the end.
In the snapshots tab, filter by volume, then select a snapshot and move your cursor over the gear wheel icon to see the actions that you can perform. You can create a volume or a template or both from this snapshot. You can also delete this snapshot.
Create Volume: Enter a unique name in the Name field. Select the check box to agree with the terms and conditions, and click OK.
Create Template: You can create a template from an existing snapshot. You can launch virtual machines based on this template.
Public: If you set this to Yes, other users will be able to view and use this template. If you set this value to No, only you can use this template.
Name: A name assigned by your service provider, with the date and time of creation of the snapshot at the end.
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