Applying backup policies to resources

Apply backup policies by adding user tags to new or existing volumes. When these tags match a backup policy tag, a backup is created.

Up to 100 tags can be attached or detached in the same operation. Keeping the number of tags low can make it easier to track their usage and your backups.

1. Create a backup policy and plan, and specify the tags for the target resources.
2. Find the resources that you want to back up.
3. Apply backup policy tags to your target volumes, or virtual server instances in the console.
4. Apply backup policy tags to your target volumes, or virtual server instances from the CLI.
5. Apply backup policy tags to your target volumes, or virtual server instances with the API.
6. Apply backup policy tags to your target volumes, or virtual server instances with Terraform.
7. Verify that your selected resource is associated with a backup policy. For more information, see View a list of resources that have a backup policy.