Q. How can I backup or restore data on my VPS?

Ans: Backup or restore data on VPS through Virtuozzo Power Panel also known as VZPP. Virtuozzo Power Panel, includes a simple method to backup and restore your VPS. Go through the following step by step actions for backing up and restoring your VPS using Virtuozzo Power Panel.

Creating a Backup on Linux/Windows VPS

1. Go to your Virtuozzo Power Panel - http://VPS-IP:4643/
2. Login with your root username and password.
3. Click on Maintenance from the VPS Management panel. The Maintenance page will appear.
4. If you have not created a backup before, simply click on “New Backup”.
5. Wait for few seconds and then click on “Maintenance” again from the left hand menu (you can track the progress by clicking the “details” link in the green bar that will appear at the top of the page).
6. You should now see a backup listed.

Restoring a backup on Windows/Linux VPS

1. Go to your Virtuozzo Power Panel - http://VPS-IP:4643/
2. Login with your root username and password.
3. Click on Maintenance from the VPS Management panel. The Maintenance page will appear.
4. Check the box next to the backup you wish to restore.
5. Click the “Restore VPS” button.
6. You’ll then be asked to confirm your decision to restore the VPS, click “Restore” to continue.
7. Wait about a minute and then click on “Maintenance” again from the left hand menu (you can track the progress by clicking the “details” link in the green bar that will appear at the top of the page).
8. You should see at the top of the page in the very centre “VPS is running at the moment”. If you see something else it most likely means that the restore is still in progress, try again shortly.