I can’t restore a snapshot instance. I’m testing in different ways. Installation, forum backup works well, but I’m concerned about restoring a snapshot instance from lightsail. I restore the image and everything works on the old domain but I can’t connect a new one. When assigning a different addr…

Snapshots aren’t really supported, there are too many variables which could lead to an inconsistent state. You’re going to need to use the built-in backup mechanism.

What are these variables? why is this not a problem in comparable systems like node bb and others ? Can you clarify that further?

So, basically, paying for backup on the aws/azure is completely useless ? it is not a small problem because in principle, the very strong and robust side of the host provider becomes useless and this largely limits repair after a major failure

[image] eextra: So, basically, paying for backup on the aws/azure is completely useless ? Not quite, you can set up Configure Application-Consistent Backup for Azure Linux VMs by Using Azure Backup - Azure Backup | Microsoft Learn using a pre and post script that puts Discourse into read only…

Can't restore a snapshot instance

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codinghorror (Jeff Atwood) May 20, 2020, 8:03pm 5

If you can get it to work, more power to you!

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Can't restore a snapshot instance

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