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Snapshots

Purpose

Create and manage VM snapshots (on-demand and scheduled) for point-in-time recovery.

When to use it

  • Before risky upgrades or config changes
  • Enforce periodic snapshot policy
  • Prepare for Restore Wizard recovery

How to get there

  • Routes: /snapshots, /snapshot-manager
  • Nav: Run → Snapshots / Snapshot Manager

Operate from the console (UX)

  1. Open /snapshots from the sidebar, workspace switcher, or command palette (⌘K / Ctrl+K).
  2. Read the PageHead / deck line — confirm it matches: Create and manage VM snapshots (on-demand and scheduled) for point-in-time recovery.
  3. Prefer dry-run / plan when the UI offers it before mutating production.
  4. Start the wizard or job; watch progress and history panels.
  5. Confirm completion on the target inventory (VMs, snapshots, backup store).
  6. Empty / fail: No data → check auth, namespace filter, and that required operators (KubeVirt/CDI/monitoring) are installed; purpose was: Create and manage VM snapshots (on-demand and scheduled) for point-in-time recovery.
  7. Success: Live inventory or job progress matches the deck line; you can navigate to a related center without re-auth.

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