Server back-ups ???

> My question is if I do a snapshot of my server and all goes to pot will the backup restore the server to a running state?

If you do a snapshot with our backups it should restore without a hitch, acting as if you just rebooted in that time and place. I'd say that a test sounds to be in order - enable backups, take a snapshot spin up a second Linode and and restore the backup to that second Linode.

https://www.linode.com/docs/platform/li … up-service">https://www.linode.com/docs/platform/linode-backup-service

Boot up and you should see if it's working or not. You can easily remove the services after testing if you do not need them:

https://www.linode.com/docs/platform/bi … g-services">https://www.linode.com/docs/platform/billing-and-payments#removing-services

Goodluck!

Thanks very mush for replying i will give it a shot fingers crossed.

I know this may seem a simple process for most but being a linux noob it irks me to get it wrong without a resolution to restore. :oops: