Snapshots & Image Management

Capture, clone, and deploy server states in seconds. Rollback changes, migrate environments, and automate backups with enterprise-grade reliability and zero downtime.

Everything You Need for Reliable State Management

From instant point-in-time captures to cross-region replication, our snapshot engine is built for speed and consistency.

Instant Capture

Create filesystem-consistent snapshots in under 2 seconds. No downtime, no performance impact on your running instances.

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Cross-Region Replication

Automatically replicate snapshots across multiple geographic regions for disaster recovery and compliance requirements.

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Automated Scheduling

Set up hourly, daily, or weekly backup policies with retention rules. Never worry about manual backups again.

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One-Click Clone

Deploy new instances from any snapshot in seconds. Perfect for staging environments, A/B testing, and scaling.

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Custom Image Building

Bake your own OS images with pre-installed software, configurations, and security patches for rapid provisioning.

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Full API & CLI Access

Manage snapshots programmatically via our REST API, Terraform provider, or official CloudNexus CLI tool.

Simplify Your Backup & Deploy Pipeline

Three simple steps to capture, store, and restore your infrastructure state.

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Capture State

Select an instance or volume and trigger a snapshot. The system freezes I/O briefly to ensure 100% consistency.

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Store & Replicate

Snapshots are stored in your account vault. Configure replication to secondary regions or export to object storage.

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Deploy Anywhere

Restore to a new instance, revert an existing server, or spin up identical environments across different regions.

Built for Modern Workflows

Whether you're scaling development or hardening production, snapshots fit seamlessly into your pipeline.

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Development & Testing

Clone production environments for QA, feature testing, or performance benchmarking without touching live data.

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Disaster Recovery

Maintain point-in-time backups across regions. Restore critical services within minutes during unexpected outages.

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Environment Migration

Move workloads between data centers or cloud providers by exporting snapshots as standard image formats.

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Compliance & Archiving

Meet regulatory requirements with immutable snapshots, automated retention policies, and audit logging.

Transparent Storage Pricing

You only pay for what you use. Snapshots are billed at $0.05/GB/month. Replicated copies are priced the same, with no egress fees for same-region restores.

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Free
Same-Region Restore
24/7
Support & Monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to create a snapshot?
Snapshots are typically created in 1–3 seconds regardless of volume size. The initial snapshot performs a full block-level copy, while subsequent snapshots only capture changed blocks, making them extremely fast and space-efficient.
Can I snapshot a running production server?
Yes. CloudNexus uses live snapshot technology that leverages copy-on-write mechanisms. Your instance remains fully online and responsive during the process with zero performance degradation.
How are snapshots billed?
You are charged based on the unique block storage used. Since incremental snapshots only store changes, you typically pay far less than your total disk size. Replicated snapshots are billed separately per region.
What's the difference between a snapshot and an image?
A snapshot is a point-in-time backup of a specific volume. An image is a bootable template derived from a snapshot that includes the OS, drivers, and pre-installed software, allowing you to launch new instances instantly.
Can I automate snapshots via API?
Absolutely. Our REST API, Terraform provider, and CLI support full lifecycle management. You can schedule, replicate, tag, and restore snapshots programmatically or integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.