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pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/using-automated-backups-on-a-vps/guide.en-asia.md

@@ -1,37 +1,69 @@
 ---
-title: 'Using automatic backups on a VPS'
-excerpt: 'Find out how to enable and use the Automated Backup option in the OVHcloud Control Panel'
-updated: 2023-08-07
+title: "How to use automatic backups on a VPS"
+excerpt: "Find out how to use the automatic backup option in the OVHcloud Control Panel to secure your data"
+updated: 2025-07-31
 ---
 
 ## Objective
 
-This option offers a convenient way to frequently have complete VPS backups available from your OVHcloud Control Panel without having to connect to the server to create and restore them manually. Another advantage is that you can also choose to mount a backup and then access it via SSH.
+The automatic backup option for VPS offers a convenient way to have complete system backups available from your OVHcloud Control Panel without having to connect to the server to create and restore them manually. Another advantage is that you can also choose to mount a backup and then access its files remotely.
 
-**This guide explains the usage of auto-backups for your OVHcloud VPS.**
+**This guide explains the automatic backup option for your OVHcloud VPS.**
 
 > [!primary]
 >
-Before applying backup options, we recommend to consult the [product pages and FAQ](/links/bare-metal/vps-options) for pricing comparisons and further details.
+Before applying a backup strategy, we recommend to consult the [product pages and FAQ](/links/bare-metal/vps-options) for pricing comparisons and further details.
 >
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
-- An OVHcloud [VPS service](/links/bare-metal/vps) already set up
+- A [Virtual Private Server](/links/bare-metal/vps) in your OVHcloud account
 - Administrative access (sudo) via SSH to your VPS (optional)
 
 ## Instructions
 
+### Content overview
+
+- [How to upgrade to Automatic Backup Premium](#premium)
+- [How to configure the backup time](#time)
+- [How to restore a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel](#restore)
+- [How to mount and access a backup](#mount)
+    - [Using Secure Shell](#shell)
+    - [Using Windows](#windows)
+- [Best practice for using auto-backups](#bestpractice)
+    - [Configuring the QEMU agent on a VPS](#qemu)
+        - [Debian-based distributions](#deb)
+        - [Redhat-based distributions](#red)
+        - [Windows](#win)
+
+
 Log in to your [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), open the `Bare Metal Cloud`{.action} section, and select your server under `Virtual Private Servers`{.action}.
 
-### Step 1: Activating the automated backup option
+When you order a VPS, a single daily automatic backup is included as a free service option. This standard backup option allows you to:
+
+- Mount and restore the daily backup.
+- Set the time of day this backup will be created.
+
+For more flexiblity with your backups, you can activate the Automatic Backup Premium option.
+
+<a name="premium"></a>
+
+### How to upgrade to Automatic Backup Premium
+
+Upgrading to "Premium" enhances your automatic backup option to a 7-day rolling daily backup. This allows you to revert to an older backup version compared to the 24-hour rotation of the standard option.
 
 After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu.
 
-In the next step, please take note of the pricing information, then click on `Order`{.action}. You will be guided through the order process and receive a confirmation email. Backups will now be created daily until the option is cancelled again.
+Click the link `Order a premium backup`{.action}.
+
+![autobackupvps](images/backup_vps.png){.thumbnail}
 
-#### Configuring the backup time
+In the next step, please take note of the pricing information, then click on `Order`{.action}. You will be guided through the order process and receive a confirmation email.
+
+<a name="time"></a>
+
+### How to configure the backup time
 
 You can change the time of day at which the backup will take place. 
 
@@ -48,9 +80,12 @@ In the window that appears, edit the time of day (24-hour UTC time standard). Cl
 Once confirmed in the Control Panel, the change will come into effect after 24 to 48 hours.
 >
 
-### Step 2: Restoring a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel
+<a name="restore"></a>
+
+### How to restore a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel
 
-After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu. There will be a maximum of 7 daily backups available (15 with older VPS ranges). Click on `...`{.action} next to the backup you would like to restore and select `Restoration`{.action}.
+After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu.  
+Click the button `...`{.action} next to the backup you would like to restore and select `Restoration`{.action}.
 
 ![autobackupvps](images/backup_vps_step1.png){.thumbnail}
 
@@ -61,14 +96,16 @@ If you recently changed your root password, make sure to tick the option "Modify
 Please note that the automated backups will not include your additional disks.
 >
 
+<a name="mount"></a>
+
 ### How to mount and access a backup
 
 It is not necessary to completely overwrite your existing service with a restoration. The "Mounting" option allows you to access the backup data to retrieve your files. 
 
 > [!warning]
->OVHcloud is providing you with services for which you are responsible, with regard to their configuration and management. You are therefore responsible for ensuring they function correctly.
+> OVHcloud provides services for which you are responsible with regard to their configuration and management. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that they function correctly.
 >
->This guide is designed to assist you in common tasks as much as possible. Nevertheless, we recommend contacting a specialised provider and/or the software publisher for the service if you encounter any difficulties. We will not be able to assist you ourselves. You can find more information in the “Go further” section of this guide.
+> This guide is designed to help you with common tasks. Nevertheless, we recommend contacting a [specialist service provider](/links/partner) or reaching out to the [OVHcloud community](/links/community) if you encounter any difficulties. You can find more information in the [Go further](#go-further) section of this guide.
 >
 
 Click on `...`{.action} next to the backup you need to access and select `Mounting`{.action}.
@@ -79,6 +116,8 @@ When you use this option, a read-write copy of the backup is created and mounted
 
 After the process is completed, you will receive an email. You can now connect to your VPS and access the partition where your backup is located.
 
+<a name="shell"></a>
+
 #### Using Secure Shell
 
 First, connect to your VPS via SSH.
@@ -103,7 +142,7 @@ sdb       8:16   0   25G  0 disk
 └─sdb15   8:31   0  106M  0 part /boot/efi
 ```
 
-In this example, the partition containing your backup filesystem is named "sdb1".
+In this example, the partition containing your backup filesystem is named "sdb1".  
 Next, create a directory for this partition and define it as the mountpoint:
 
 ```bash
@@ -116,7 +155,9 @@ You can now switch to this folder and access your backup data.
 Remember to unmount the backup once you have finished using it. Click on the button `Unmount the backup`{.action} in the `Automated backup`{.action} tab, then confirm in the popup window.
 
 ![unmount](images/backup_vps_unmount.png){.thumbnail}
-                                        
+
+<a name="windows"></a>
+
 #### Using Windows
 
 Establish an RDP connection to your server. Once logged in, right-click on the `Start Menu`{.action} button, and then click `Disk Management`{.action}.
@@ -138,21 +179,27 @@ Once done, your mounted backup will be accessible in the `File Explorer`.
 Remember to unmount the backup once you have finished using it. Click on the button `Unmount the backup`{.action} in the `Automated backup`{.action} tab, then confirm in the popup window.
 
 ![unmount](images/backup_vps_unmount.png){.thumbnail}
-                                       
+
 > [!warning]
 > Please note that a server reboot will occur when the backup is unmounted.
->                   
-                                                                                
+>  
+
+<a name="bestpractice"></a>
+
 ### Best practice for using auto-backups
 
 The Automated Backup functionality is based on VPS snapshots. We recommend to follow the steps below to prevent any issues before using this option.
 
+<a name="qemu"></a>
+
 #### Configuring the QEMU agent on a VPS
 
 Snapshots are instantaneous images of your running system ("live snapshot"). To ensure the availability of your system when the snapshot is created, the QEMU agent is used to prepare the filesystem for the process.
 
 The required *qemu-guest-agent* is not installed by default on most distributions. Moreover, licensing restrictions may prevent OVHcloud from including it in the available OS images. Therefore, it is best practice to verify and install the agent in case it is not activated on your VPS. Connect to your VPS via SSH and follow the instructions below, according to your operating system.
 
+<a name="deb"></a>
+
 ##### **Debian-based distributions (Debian, Ubuntu)**
 
 Use the following command to check whether the system is properly set up for snapshots:
@@ -181,6 +228,8 @@ Start the service to ensure it is running:
 sudo service qemu-guest-agent start
 ```
 
+<a name="red"></a>
+
 ##### **Redhat-based distributions (Centos, Fedora)**
 
 Use the following command to check whether the system is properly set up for snapshots:
@@ -210,13 +259,15 @@ sudo service qemu-guest-agent start
 sudo service qemu-guest-agent status
 ```
 
+<a name="win"></a>
+
 ##### **Windows**
 
 You can install the agent via MSI file, available from the Fedora project website: <https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/latest-qemu-ga/>.
 
 Verify that the service is running by using this powershell command:
 
-```powershell
+```console
 PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-Service QEMU-GA
 Status   Name               DisplayName
 ------   ----               -----------

pages/bare_metal_cloud/virtual_private_servers/using-automated-backups-on-a-vps/guide.en-au.md

@@ -1,37 +1,69 @@
 ---
-title: 'Using automatic backups on a VPS'
-excerpt: 'Find out how to enable and use the Automated Backup option in the OVHcloud Control Panel'
-updated: 2023-08-07
+title: "How to use automatic backups on a VPS"
+excerpt: "Find out how to use the automatic backup option in the OVHcloud Control Panel to secure your data"
+updated: 2025-07-31
 ---
 
 ## Objective
 
-This option offers a convenient way to frequently have complete VPS backups available from your OVHcloud Control Panel without having to connect to the server to create and restore them manually. Another advantage is that you can also choose to mount a backup and then access it via SSH.
+The automatic backup option for VPS offers a convenient way to have complete system backups available from your OVHcloud Control Panel without having to connect to the server to create and restore them manually. Another advantage is that you can also choose to mount a backup and then access its files remotely.
 
-**This guide explains the usage of auto-backups for your OVHcloud VPS.**
+**This guide explains the automatic backup option for your OVHcloud VPS.**
 
 > [!primary]
 >
-Before applying backup options, we recommend to consult the [product pages and FAQ](/links/bare-metal/vps-options) for pricing comparisons and further details.
+Before applying a backup strategy, we recommend to consult the [product pages and FAQ](/links/bare-metal/vps-options) for pricing comparisons and further details.
 >
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - Access to the [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager)
-- An OVHcloud [VPS service](/links/bare-metal/vps) already set up
+- A [Virtual Private Server](/links/bare-metal/vps) in your OVHcloud account
 - Administrative access (sudo) via SSH to your VPS (optional)
 
 ## Instructions
 
+### Content overview
+
+- [How to upgrade to Automatic Backup Premium](#premium)
+- [How to configure the backup time](#time)
+- [How to restore a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel](#restore)
+- [How to mount and access a backup](#mount)
+    - [Using Secure Shell](#shell)
+    - [Using Windows](#windows)
+- [Best practice for using auto-backups](#bestpractice)
+    - [Configuring the QEMU agent on a VPS](#qemu)
+        - [Debian-based distributions](#deb)
+        - [Redhat-based distributions](#red)
+        - [Windows](#win)
+
+
 Log in to your [OVHcloud Control Panel](/links/manager), open the `Bare Metal Cloud`{.action} section, and select your server under `Virtual Private Servers`{.action}.
 
-### Step 1: Activating the automated backup option
+When you order a VPS, a single daily automatic backup is included as a free service option. This standard backup option allows you to:
+
+- Mount and restore the daily backup.
+- Set the time of day this backup will be created.
+
+For more flexiblity with your backups, you can activate the Automatic Backup Premium option.
+
+<a name="premium"></a>
+
+### How to upgrade to Automatic Backup Premium
+
+Upgrading to "Premium" enhances your automatic backup option to a 7-day rolling daily backup. This allows you to revert to an older backup version compared to the 24-hour rotation of the standard option.
 
 After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu.
 
-In the next step, please take note of the pricing information, then click on `Order`{.action}. You will be guided through the order process and receive a confirmation email. Backups will now be created daily until the option is cancelled again.
+Click the link `Order a premium backup`{.action}.
+
+![autobackupvps](images/backup_vps.png){.thumbnail}
 
-#### Configuring the backup time
+In the next step, please take note of the pricing information, then click on `Order`{.action}. You will be guided through the order process and receive a confirmation email.
+
+<a name="time"></a>
+
+### How to configure the backup time
 
 You can change the time of day at which the backup will take place. 
 
@@ -48,9 +80,12 @@ In the window that appears, edit the time of day (24-hour UTC time standard). Cl
 Once confirmed in the Control Panel, the change will come into effect after 24 to 48 hours.
 >
 
-### Step 2: Restoring a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel
+<a name="restore"></a>
+
+### How to restore a backup from the OVHcloud Control Panel
 
-After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu. There will be a maximum of 7 daily backups available (15 with older VPS ranges). Click on `...`{.action} next to the backup you would like to restore and select `Restoration`{.action}.
+After selecting your VPS, click on the `Automated backup`{.action} tab in the horizontal menu.  
+Click the button `...`{.action} next to the backup you would like to restore and select `Restoration`{.action}.
 
 ![autobackupvps](images/backup_vps_step1.png){.thumbnail}
 
@@ -61,14 +96,16 @@ If you recently changed your root password, make sure to tick the option "Modify
 Please note that the automated backups will not include your additional disks.
 >
 
+<a name="mount"></a>
+
 ### How to mount and access a backup
 
 It is not necessary to completely overwrite your existing service with a restoration. The "Mounting" option allows you to access the backup data to retrieve your files. 
 
 > [!warning]
->OVHcloud is providing you with services for which you are responsible, with regard to their configuration and management. You are therefore responsible for ensuring they function correctly.
+> OVHcloud provides services for which you are responsible with regard to their configuration and management. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that they function correctly.
 >
->This guide is designed to assist you in common tasks as much as possible. Nevertheless, we recommend contacting a specialised provider and/or the software publisher for the service if you encounter any difficulties. We will not be able to assist you ourselves. You can find more information in the “Go further” section of this guide.
+> This guide is designed to help you with common tasks. Nevertheless, we recommend contacting a [specialist service provider](/links/partner) or reaching out to the [OVHcloud community](/links/community) if you encounter any difficulties. You can find more information in the [Go further](#go-further) section of this guide.
 >
 
 Click on `...`{.action} next to the backup you need to access and select `Mounting`{.action}.
@@ -79,6 +116,8 @@ When you use this option, a read-write copy of the backup is created and mounted
 
 After the process is completed, you will receive an email. You can now connect to your VPS and access the partition where your backup is located.
 
+<a name="shell"></a>
+
 #### Using Secure Shell
 
 First, connect to your VPS via SSH.
@@ -103,7 +142,7 @@ sdb       8:16   0   25G  0 disk
 └─sdb15   8:31   0  106M  0 part /boot/efi
 ```
 
-In this example, the partition containing your backup filesystem is named "sdb1".
+In this example, the partition containing your backup filesystem is named "sdb1".  
 Next, create a directory for this partition and define it as the mountpoint:
 
 ```bash
@@ -117,6 +156,8 @@ Remember to unmount the backup once you have finished using it. Click on the but
 
 ![unmount](images/backup_vps_unmount.png){.thumbnail}
 
+<a name="windows"></a>
+
 #### Using Windows
 
 Establish an RDP connection to your server. Once logged in, right-click on the `Start Menu`{.action} button, and then click `Disk Management`{.action}.
@@ -137,22 +178,28 @@ Once done, your mounted backup will be accessible in the `File Explorer`.
 
 Remember to unmount the backup once you have finished using it. Click on the button `Unmount the backup`{.action} in the `Automated backup`{.action} tab, then confirm in the popup window.
 
-![unmount](images/backup_vps_unmount.png){.thumbnail}                           
+![unmount](images/backup_vps_unmount.png){.thumbnail}
 
 > [!warning]
 > Please note that a server reboot will occur when the backup is unmounted.
->                   
-                                                                                
+>  
+
+<a name="bestpractice"></a>
+
 ### Best practice for using auto-backups
 
 The Automated Backup functionality is based on VPS snapshots. We recommend to follow the steps below to prevent any issues before using this option.
 
+<a name="qemu"></a>
+
 #### Configuring the QEMU agent on a VPS
 
 Snapshots are instantaneous images of your running system ("live snapshot"). To ensure the availability of your system when the snapshot is created, the QEMU agent is used to prepare the filesystem for the process.
 
 The required *qemu-guest-agent* is not installed by default on most distributions. Moreover, licensing restrictions may prevent OVHcloud from including it in the available OS images. Therefore, it is best practice to verify and install the agent in case it is not activated on your VPS. Connect to your VPS via SSH and follow the instructions below, according to your operating system.
 
+<a name="deb"></a>
+
 ##### **Debian-based distributions (Debian, Ubuntu)**
 
 Use the following command to check whether the system is properly set up for snapshots:
@@ -181,6 +228,8 @@ Start the service to ensure it is running:
 sudo service qemu-guest-agent start
 ```
 
+<a name="red"></a>
+
 ##### **Redhat-based distributions (Centos, Fedora)**
 
 Use the following command to check whether the system is properly set up for snapshots:
@@ -210,13 +259,15 @@ sudo service qemu-guest-agent start
 sudo service qemu-guest-agent status
 ```
 
+<a name="win"></a>
+
 ##### **Windows**
 
 You can install the agent via MSI file, available from the Fedora project website: <https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/latest-qemu-ga/>.
 
 Verify that the service is running by using this powershell command:
 
-```powershell
+```console
 PS C:\Users\Administrator> Get-Service QEMU-GA
 Status   Name               DisplayName
 ------   ----               -----------