How to back up and restore containers in Proxmox
Summary
Create and restore container backups using the built-in backup tool in Proxmox.
Problem
You want to safely back up a container or restore from a backup.
Solution Steps
- 'Select your container in the left pane.', "Go to 'Backup' and click 'Backup now'.", 'Choose the storage location and compression type.', "Click 'Backup' to start the process.", "To restore: Go to the storage, find the backup, right-click and choose 'Restore'."
Notes
Backups can be scheduled automatically through Proxmox jobs.
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