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Snapshot Schedules

Volume Snapshot Schedules are CMP policies that automatically create block storage volume snapshots on a recurring interval. Each run produces a snapshot under Virtual Machines → Snapshots → Volumes Snapshot.

Not VM Backup

Volume snapshot schedules are not VM Backup. They do not use the VM Backup package or appear under Backups. For scheduled VM recovery, use Backup schedules (Instances Backup Schedules tab).

Backup schedule vs snapshot schedule​

Instances Backup SchedulesVolume Snapshot Schedules
TabInstances Backup SchedulesVolume Snapshot Schedules
TargetVirtual machine (instance)Block storage volume
OutputBackups listSnapshots → Volumes Snapshot
BillingVM Backup (BACKUP)Volumes Snapshot
Use caseScheduled VM backup and restoreScheduled disk snapshot (root or data volume)

Both use the same Schedules menu and the same scheduler overview pattern (Overview, Resources, Actions, Activity logs).

Where to go​

ScopePath
All volume snapshot schedulesVirtual Machines → Schedules → Volume Snapshot Schedules
Snapshot copiesVirtual Machines → Snapshots → Volumes Snapshot

There is no per-volume Schedules tab on the volume detail page in the current CMP UI — create schedules from the global Schedules screen.

List snapshot schedules​

Switch to the Volume Snapshot Schedules tab on Virtual Machines → Schedules.

The list layout matches Backup schedules (name, location, project, timezone, policy, retention, actions).

Create a volume snapshot schedule​

Virtual Machines → Schedules → Volume Snapshot Schedules → +

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Create Block Storage Snapshot Schedule

The form mirrors the VM backup schedule flow but targets a volume instead of an instance.

Choose Project​

Required. CMP project for the schedule.

Select Location​

Required. Zone where the volume exists.

Select Volume​

Required. Block storage volume to snapshot (root or data disk).

Schedule Frequency​

Required. How often CMP creates a snapshot — Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly.

Timezone​

Required. Timezone for schedule interpretation.

Max Snapshots/Backups to retain​

Required. Maximum snapshots to keep for this policy. Oldest snapshots are removed when the limit is exceeded.

Policy Name​

Required. Display name (placeholder example: Daily Production Backup).

Description​

Optional. For example: Creates a daily snapshot of production volumes and retains them for 30 days.

Take One Immediate​

Optional. Creates one snapshot immediately when the schedule is saved.

Click Review & Create.

View scheduled snapshots​

Scheduled snapshots appear on Virtual Machines → Snapshots → Volumes Snapshot alongside manual snapshots.

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Snapshots — Volumes Snapshot tab

The banner notes that the page includes manually created snapshots and snapshots generated by schedules. Use the Type column to distinguish manual vs schedule-created entries where shown.

Scheduler overview​

Open a volume snapshot schedule from the list to manage it — same tabs as backup schedules:

  • Overview — policy and target volume
  • Resources — snapshot copies from this schedule
  • Actions — execution history
  • Activity logs — create and run audit trail

Edit, pause, run now, and delete behave the same as backup schedules.

Billing​

Retained volume snapshots are billed via the Volumes Snapshot package — not VM Backup. See Volumes Snapshot packages.