Rolling back using the Virtual Machine Backup (clone)

Last Updated : Dec 05, 2024 |
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If you experience a problem during an upgrade, you can roll back to a state using the cloned virtual machine.
  1. Log in to the KVM Cockpit web console as custadm in the following format: https://<IP address or FQDN of KVM host>:9090.
  2. For administration actions, on the top-right of the window, click on the Limited access button.
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    Figure: Limited access button
    Note:
    You require administrator access in order to view virtual machines. Administrator access is like root access. Ensure that you take care making updates.
  3. In the Switch to administrative access window, enter the password for custadm.
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    Figure: Switch to administrative access
    The Limited access button on the top-right of the window changes to Administrative access.
    Figure: Administrative access button
  4. Navigate to SystemVirtual Machines.
  5. Shut down the original virtual machine.
  6. Rename the original virtual machine.
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    For example: Virtual_Machine_Broken
    Figure: Roll back VM backup
    Roll back VM backup
  7. While still in a power off state, edit the virtual machine clone Label to match the original virtual machine label. This ensures that the cloned virtual machine becomes the original virtual machine.
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    Figure: Edit Virtual Machine name
    Edit Virtual Machine name
  8. Configure the virtual machine that you renamed in step 5 to ensure the network interfaces and state match the broken virtual machine.
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    For example: bridge0 and state = up
    Figure: Network interfaces
    Network interfaces
  9. Power on the virtual machine that you renamed in step 5.
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    Figure: Power on
    Power on
  10. Delete any unused backups.