Full-ECS Image FAQs¶
What Is a Full-ECS Image?¶
A full-ECS image contains the OS, applications, and service data of an ECS. Generally, a full-ECS image is used to migrate all data of an ECS. For example:
Sharing an ECS with other tenants
Migrating data from an old ECS to a new one
Why Do I Have to Select a Vault When Creating a Full-ECS Image? Do I Need to Pay for the Vault?¶
When creating a full-ECS image from a CBR backup, you must select a vault. The vault is where your images and backups are stored. You need to pay for the vault.
When creating a full-ECS image from a CSBS backup, the vaults storing CSBS backups are not open to users but still need to be billed.
Therefore, no matter which backup type you select, you need to pay for the vault. Selecting a vault does not mean that you need to pay extra fees.
Where Can I View the Data Disk Information of a Successfully Created Full-ECS Image?¶
After a full-ECS image is created, only the system disk information (Disk Capacity) is displayed in the image list and image details. You can view the data disk information on the CSBS or CBR console, depending on where the full-ECS image is created from.
The following describes how to view the data disk details in CBR:
In the private image list, click the full-ECS image name.
Image details are displayed.
Locate Source and click the backup ID following it.
The CBR details page is displayed.
Click the Disk Backup tab. Details about the system disk and data disks are displayed.
What Are the Restrictions on Using a Full-ECS Image?¶
A full-ECS image cannot be exported. You are advised to create images for the system disk and data disks separately and then export the images.
Only the full-ECS image created from a CBR backup is shareable with other tenants.
A full-ECS image cannot be replicated within the same region.