Backing up your virtual machines and data is extremely important, yet something that quite a few administrators don't spend enough time on. In this video, I'll walk you through the backup and snapshot options that are available within Proxmox. *Support Learn Linux TV* Note: Commission may be earned for any and all links presented here. - Get your own cloud server with Linode ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai - Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron - Check out jay's latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 3rd Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com/ - Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon - Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Backups vs Snapshots 03:39 - Example of taking a snapshot 04:00 - Quick note regarding including RAM in the VM snapshot 07:00 - Restoring a snapshot 08:05 - Backups 09:26 - Backup modes (snapshot, suspend & stop modes) 14:00 - Restoring a backup 15:11 - Creating backup jobs Other Proxmox Episodes Class 01 - Getting Started: https://linux.video/pve1 Class 02 - Installation Process: https://linux.video/pve2 Class 03 - Web Console Overview: https://linux.video/pve3 Class 04 - Containers vs Virtual Machines: https://linux.video/pve4 Class 05 - Launching a Virtual Machine: https://linux.video/pve5 Class 06 - Setting up Virtual Machine Templates: https://linux.video/pve6 Class 07 - Creating Containers: https://linux.video/pve7 Class 08 - Setting up Container Templates: https://linux.video/pve8 Class 09 - User Management: https://linux.video/pve9 Class 10 - Backups and Snapshots: This video Class 11 - Integrated Firewall: Coming soon Class 12 - Command-line Interface: https://linux.video/pve12 Class 13 - Networking: https://linux.video/pve13 Class 14 - Shared storage: https://linux.video/pve14 Class 15 - Clustering: https://linux.video/pve15 Class 16 - High availability: https://linux.video/pve16 Bonus video 1 - Launching a Windows VM: https://linux.video/pve-win Bonus video 2 - Getting started with Proxmox Backup Server: https://linux.video/pbs Bonus video 3 - Proxmox VE - How to build an Ubuntu 22.04 Template (Updated Method): https://linux.video/pve-2204 Bonus video 4 - Build a Kubernetes Cluster on Proxmox: https://linux.video/proxmox-k8s Full Courses from Learn Linux TV • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible Boost your Linux skills with these stand-alone tutorials • Essential tweaks for ALL Linux Servers ➜ https://linux.video/all-servers • Install Arch Linux ➜ https://linux.video/arch-guide" • Use Ventoy to create a multi-distro flash drive ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • Browse the web from within your Linux terminal ➜ https://linux.video/term-web • From Zero to Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/zero-to-pve • Check out Neovim ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Systemd Deep Dive ➜ https://linux.video/systemd • Systemd Timers ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BuUgkZ5T0 • Installing an operating system for Raspberry Pi ➜ https://linux.video/pi-imager • Connecting to a Linux server via ssh ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh-guide • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 Linux-related Podcasts • Enterprise Linux Security ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ Fun Linux-related Projects • Run your own Gitlab CE Server ➜ Coming soon! • Build a Kubernetes Cluster on Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/pve-k8s • Set up your own Nextcloud Server ➜ https://linux.video/nextcloud *Learn Linux TV on the Web* - Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ - Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. The person viewing Learn Linux TV's content is expected to follow their best judgement and to make their best decisions while working with any related technology. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure. Also, be sure that you're compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #VirtualMachine #Proxmox #VM