Proxmox VE pve restore Commands
The pve restore
command-line tool in Proxmox VE is used to restore containers and virtual machines (VMs) from backups created with vzdump
. Here’s a breakdown of common pve restore
commands:
Restore a Container:
pve restore <container_id> <backup_file>
: Restores the specified container from the backup file. Replace<container_id>
with the desired container ID and<backup_file>
with the path to the backup file.
Restore a Virtual Machine:
pve restore <vm_id> <backup_file>
: Restores the specified VM from the backup file. Replace<vm_id>
with the desired VM ID and<backup_file>
with the path to the backup file.
Additional Options:
- Specify Restore Mode:
--restore-mode <active|inactive>
: Sets the state of the restored container/VM.active
(default): Starts the container/VM after restoration.inactive
: Leaves the container/VM stopped after restoration.
- Verify Backup Before Restore:
--verify
: Verifies the integrity of the backup file before proceeding with the restore.
- Advanced Options:
pve restore help
: Provides help information forpve restore
commands.man pve restore
: Displays the man page for thepve restore
command with detailed explanations and examples.
Remember:
- Ensure the backup file is compatible with the Proxmox VE version you’re using.
- Restoring a container/VM overwrites existing data. Proceed with caution and back up any critical data beforehand if necessary.
- Choose the appropriate restore mode based on your needs.
For comprehensive details and advanced usage, refer to the Proxmox VE documentation: [invalid URL removed]