Question
When would you use Backups instead of Snapshots?
Hi, I switched VPS providers to DigitalOcean several weeks ago, and I’m trying to figure out when I should be using Backups instead of Snapshots?
I’ve read through the Snapshots and Backups guides provided.
As a service owner, I’m responsible for ensuring all of our systems are backed up weekly.
It appears that Snapshots can do everything I need (can restore my VMs from Snapshots, create new VMs from Snapshots, take weekly Snapshots, transfer Snapshots between regions, etc.)
Are there any reasons why I should be using Backups instead of Snapshots? Or within the DO community, why are some people using Backups instead of Snapshots?
Thanks!
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